Enrollment
311
Middle
DISTRICT 263 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRENCHTOWN K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301152001019
Frenchtown 6-8
17620 Frontage Road, Frenchtown, MT 59834 · (406) 626-2650 · Missoula County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL311 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
120 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 93 | 30% |
| Grade 7 | 108 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 110 | 35% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Frenchtown 6-8→Frenchtown High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Frenchtown K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
32.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 32 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Frenchtown 6-8
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown 6-8 this school | 311 | 38.6% | N/A |
| Washington Middle School Glendive | 246 | 49.2% | N/A |
| Lewis & Clark School Lewistown | 276 | 47.1% | N/A |
| Shepherd Middle School Shepherd | 180 | 37.2% | N/A |
| Dillon Middle School Dillon | 259 | 40.2% | N/A |
| West Valley Middle School Kalispell | 372 | 29.3% | N/A |
Matched among Montana middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Frenchtown 6-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Missoula County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 32.0% | #36 of 75 | #6 of 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 48.0% | #33 of 78 | #7 of 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 311 | #35 of 227 | #6 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #23 of 46 | #4 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.6% | #30 of 46 | #6 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.6% | #56 of 78 | #5 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +53.2% | #2 of 19 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
311
-28 (-8%) vs 2020
+65% since 2000-01, when it was 189
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 16.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 311 | 20.1 | 15.5:1 | 39% (120) |
| 2023-24 | 319 | 21.4 | 14.9:1 | 35% (111) |
| 2022-23 | 330 | 21.9 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 339 | 20 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 203 | 12.4 | 16.4:1 | 41% (83) |
| 2015-16 | 196 | 12 | 16.3:1 | 42% (83) |
| 2010-11 | 204 | 11 | 18.6:1 | 36% (73) |
| 2000-01 | 189 | 10 | 18.9:1 | 32% (61) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Frenchtown 6-8.
Since 2017-18: students up 53% (203 to 311); teachers up 62% (12.4 to 20.1).
About Frenchtown 6-8
Frenchtown 6-8 is a high-enrollment middle-grades school in Montana, with an address in Frenchtown. The school enrolls 311 students in grades 6 through 8. That compares with an average of about 139 students for middle schools in Montana.
Frenchtown K-12 Schools includes 5 schools. Together they enroll 1,314 students.
A large majority of enrollment at Frenchtown 6-8 is White, at 87%. After that, the student body is 6% multiracial and 4% Hispanic. Among Missoula County residents, the White share is about 87%. The diversity index for Frenchtown 6-8 is 25%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Its ratio of 15.5:1 is based on 20.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Middle schools in Montana average 11.3:1, 4.2 fewer students per teacher than here. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 39%. The average for public schools in Missoula County is similar, at 41%.
Census data for Missoula County show median household income comes to about $75,598, about 47% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. There are 47 public schools in the county, enrolling about 14,099, Frenchtown 6-8 among them.
Among nearby public schools, Frenchtown High School is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of Frenchtown 6-8.
The federal government classifies Frenchtown 6-8's location as Rural: Distant.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 311, compared with 339 in 2020-21. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 16.9:1; by 2024-25 it was 15.5:1.
The discussion board for Frenchtown 6-8 is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Missoula County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
120,672
Census ACS
Median income
$75,598
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
14,099 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Frenchtown K-12 Schools
- Frenchtown Elementary SchoolElementary · 415 students
- Frenchtown High SchoolHigh · 364 students
- Frenchtown Intermediate SchoolElementary · 171 students
- Bronc Fast TrackHigh · 53 students
Other schools in Frenchtown
- Frenchtown Elementary SchoolElementary · 415 students
- Frenchtown High SchoolHigh · 364 students
- Frenchtown Intermediate SchoolElementary · 171 students
- Bronc Fast TrackHigh · 53 students
Nearby schools
- Frenchtown High School0.0 mi · 364
- Bronc Fast Track0.0 mi · 53
- Frenchtown Intermediate School1.0 mi · 171
- Frenchtown Elementary School1.0 mi · 415
- DeSmet 6-89.4 mi · 37
- DeSmet School9.4 mi · 90
Frequently asked questions
About Frenchtown 6-8What is the total enrollment at Frenchtown 6-8?
Frenchtown 6-8 enrolls approximately 311 students in grades 06-08.
Is Frenchtown 6-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Frenchtown 6-8 is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Frenchtown 6-8 have?
Frenchtown 6-8 employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Frenchtown 6-8?
At Frenchtown 6-8, the student body is approximately 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Frenchtown 6-8 public or private?
Frenchtown 6-8 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Frenchtown K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.