Fromberg Middle School

Summary:

Fromberg Middle School is a small public middle school in Fromberg, MT, serving grades 6-8 with just 20 students. Compared to the nearby Joliet Middle School which has 95 students, Fromberg Middle School is significantly smaller and has a predominantly White student population with a small percentage of Hispanic and Native American students.

Fromberg Middle School consistently underperforms the state average in both math and reading proficiency, with only 19.05% of students proficient or better in math compared to the state average of 36.59%, and 23.81% proficient in reading compared to the state average of 46.03%. This poor academic performance is reflected in the school's low statewide ranking, placing 163rd out of 187 Montana middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school does have a very low student-teacher ratio of 7 students per teacher, significantly lower than the 13.1 students per teacher at Joliet Middle School.

The student population at Fromberg Middle School has been declining, from 26 students in 2020-2021 to only 20 students in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and may impact the school's ability to offer a diverse range of educational opportunities. When compared to nearby middle schools like Bridger 7-8 and Joliet Middle School, Fromberg Middle School stands out as the lowest-performing in terms of test scores and statewide ranking, despite serving similar rural communities.

Detail:

Public 6-8

319 School Street
Fromberg, MT 59029

(406) 668-7315

District: Fromberg K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,114

Students who attend Fromberg Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fromberg High School

Feeder schools for Fromberg Middle School:

Elementary:

Fromberg School

Student/teacher ratio: 6.2

Number of students: 18

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Two or more races:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fromberg Middle School ranks worse than 87.2% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fromberg Middle School is 6.2. (See more...)

Compare Fromberg Middle School employs 2.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fromberg Middle School is $27,114.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fromberg Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fromberg Middle School 163^rd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Fromberg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fromberg K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Fromberg K-12 235^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fromberg Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2012	52.27	96^th	156	38.5%
2015	18.06	130^th	156	16.7%
2021	9.12	185^th	200	7.5%
2022	27.33	147^th	190	22.6%
2023	15.51	163^rd	187	12.8%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fromberg Middle School

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	20	0	0	n/a	n/a	20
2011	20	2	1	0	0	23
2012	25	3	1	0	0	29
2013	13	3	0	0	0	16
2014	16	0	0	0	0	16
2015	18	0	1	0	0	19
2016	13	0	2	0	0	15
2017	16	0	2	0	0	18
2018	20	0	1	0	2	23
2019	27	1	0	0	0	28
2020	26	0	1	0	1	28
2021	23	1	2	0	0	26
2022	19	2	2	0	1	24
2023	17	2	0	0	1	20
2024	16	0	0	0	2	18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fromberg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	20	2.2	8.8	35
2011	23	3.0	7.6	26.1
2012	29	3.3	8.6	0
2013	16	3.2	5.0	43.8
2014	16	1.6	9.6	37.5
2015	19	2.0	9.5	47.4
2016	15	3.0	5.0	100
2017	18	2.2	7.9	100
2018	23	1.9	12.0	100
2019	28	2.9	9.3	46.4
2020	28	3.2	8.6	64.3
2021	26	3.5	7.3	n/a
2022	24	3.3	7.2	n/a
2023	20	2.8	7.0	n/a
2024	18	2.9	6.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fromberg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	20	2.2	8.8	35
2011	23	3.0	7.6	26.1
2012	29	3.3	8.6	0
2013	16	3.2	5.0	43.8
2014	16	1.6	9.6	37.5
2015	19	2.0	9.5	47.4
2016	15	3.0	5.0	100
2017	18	2.2	7.9	100
2018	23	1.9	12.0	100
2019	28	2.9	9.3	46.4
2020	28	3.2	8.6	64.3
2021	26	3.5	7.3	n/a
2022	24	3.3	7.2	n/a
2023	20	2.8	7.0	n/a
2024	18	2.9	6.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fromberg Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$25,316
2022	$21,593
2023	$27,114

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fromberg Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	28	20	28.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	27	17	37%
Two or More Races	0	1

Schools Near Fromberg Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Fromberg Middle School	Public	6-8	319 School Street	Fromberg	59029	Carbon County	Fromberg K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 668-7315	18	3	6.2	100.0%	16 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	15.5	163^rd of 187 public middle schools	12.8%		27.3	147^th of 190 public middle schools	22.6%	16	19.1	23.8		$27,114
Bridger 7-8	Public	7-8	106 North 4th Street	Bridger	59014	Carbon County	Bridger K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 662-3588	30	5	6.2	53.3%	26 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39.4	120^th of 187 public middle schools	35.8%		52.8	101^st of 190 public middle schools	46.8%	19	26.9	30.8	41.7	$27,364
Joliet Middle School	Public	6-8	300 N Park St	Joliet	59041	Carbon County	Joliet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 962-3541	102	7	13.9	40.2%	93 (91.2%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	74.4	40^th of 187 public middle schools	78.6%		61.6	71^st of 190 public middle schools	62.6%	31	62.9	52.6	40.6	$10,913
Roberts 7-8	Public	7-8	106 Maple St	Roberts	59070	Carbon County	Roberts K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 445-2421	19	2	7.6	57.9%	17 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	180^th of 187 public middle schools	3.7%		17.4	161^st of 190 public middle schools	15.3%	19	5.9	11.8		$20,487
Park City 7-8	Public	7-8	10 2nd Ave SW	Park City	59063	Stillwater County	Park City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 633-2350	47	4	12.2	36.2%	45 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	40.7	118^th of 187 public middle schools	36.9%		12.2	171^st of 190 public middle schools	10.0%	53	20.8	37.5	42.9	$14,401
Belfry 7-8	Public	7-8	200 Wisconsin	Belfry	59008	Carbon County	Belfry K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 664-3319	13	3	4.1	23.1%	12 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$30,430
Pryor 7-8	Public	7-8	1 High School Lane	Pryor	59066	Big Horn County	Pryor Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 259-7329	26	4	6.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.4	182^nd of 187 public middle schools	2.7%		1.8	189^th of 190 public middle schools	0.5%	7	0.0	9.5		$25,409

Frequently Asked Questions about Fromberg Middle School

What district is Fromberg Middle School in?

Fromberg K-12

What high school do graduates of Fromberg Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fromberg Middle School usually go on to attend Fromberg High School

Is Fromberg Middle School a good school?

Fromberg Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Montana middle schools.

How many students attend Fromberg Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 18 students attended Fromberg Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Fromberg Middle School?

Students at Fromberg Middle School are 89% White, 11% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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