Enrollment
32
Middle
DISTRICT 45 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VAUGHN ELEM·NCES 300585000944
Vaughn 6-8
480 Central Avenue, Vaughn, MT 59487 · (406) 965-2231 · Cascade County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL32 STUDENTS
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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
9.7:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.6:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
32 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 | 12 | 38% |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 38% |
| Grade 8 | 8 | 25% |
Student demographics
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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Vaughn Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
30.0%
MT avg 47.2%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Montana average is about 47 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Vaughn 6-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Cascade County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 32 | #137 of 227 | #7 of 8 |
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
32
+10 (+45%) vs 2020
-9% since 1990-91, when it was 35
Student : Teacher
9.7:1
was 11.0:1
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 | 32 | 3.3 | 9.7:1 | 100% (32) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 2.8 | 6.8:1 | 100% (19) |
| 2022-23 | 20 | 2.6 | 7.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 2 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 3.9 | 6.2:1 | 100% (24) |
| 2015-16 | 15 | 2 | 7.5:1 | 100% (15) |
| 2010-11 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 78% (14) |
| 2000-01 | 28 | 3 | 9.3:1 | 75% (21) |
| 1990-91 | 35 | 2 | 17.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Vaughn 6-8.
Since 2017-18: students up 33% (24 to 32); teachers down 15% (3.9 to 3.3).
About Vaughn 6-8
In Vaughn, Montana, Vaughn 6-8 is a small middle school. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 32 students in grades 6 through 8. The average for middle schools in Montana is about 139 students, so this school is 77% smaller than average.
Vaughn 6-8 is part of a district of 3 schools: Vaughn Elem, with 136 students.
Vaughn 6-8's enrollment is 84% White. The next largest groups are 13% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. County-wide, about 84% of residents are White.
Its 3.3 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 9.7:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 11.3:1 average for middle schools in Montana. The school's lunch program data list 100% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. On average, public schools in Cascade County report 54%.
Within Cascade County, the median household income is $67,690, about 28% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. In all, Cascade County has 45 public schools and roughly 11,577 students.
The closest public school, Vaughn Elementary, is less than a tenth of a mile from Vaughn 6-8. There are 4 other public schools within ten miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment was 22 in 2020-21 and 32 in 2024-25. Large swings like this can come from changes to the grades a school serves. By 2024-25, the school had 9.7 students per teacher, compared with 11.0 in 2020-21.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Vaughn 6-8 covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Cascade County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
84,606
Census ACS
Median income
$67,690
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
11,577 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Vaughn Elem
- Vaughn ElementaryElementary · 93 students
- Hillcrest Colony ElementaryElementary · 11 students
Nearby schools
- Vaughn Elementary0.0 mi · 93
- Hillcrest Colony Elementary5.4 mi · 11
- Ulm School8.8 mi · 69
- Ulm Junior High8.8 mi · 15
- West Elementary10.7 mi · 421
- Valley View School10.8 mi · 312
Frequently asked questions
About Vaughn 6-8How many students attend Vaughn 6-8?
Vaughn 6-8 enrolls approximately 32 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Vaughn 6-8 serve?
Vaughn 6-8 serves grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at Vaughn 6-8?
Approximately 9.7:1 students per teacher at Vaughn 6-8.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Vaughn 6-8?
At Vaughn 6-8, the student body is approximately 84% White, 3% Hispanic, 13% Two or more.
What district is Vaughn 6-8 in?
Vaughn 6-8 is part of Vaughn Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.