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Columbia Falls Jr High School vs. Whitefish Middle 5-8

Should you attend Columbia Falls Jr High School or Whitefish Middle 5-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Columbia Falls Jr High School
1805 Talbot Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Whitefish Middle 5-8
600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Columbia Falls Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Whitefish Middle 5-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Columbia Falls Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 661 students in grades 5-8, Whitefish Middle 5-8 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
543 students
661 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia Falls Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whitefish Middle 5-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia Falls Jr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitefish Middle 5-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia Falls Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whitefish Middle 5-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Falls Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whitefish Middle 5-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Whitefish Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#296 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
#51 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia Falls Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whitefish Middle 5-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
52%
(Top 20% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Falls Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitefish Middle 5-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Whitefish Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Falls Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitefish Middle 5-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Whitefish Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Columbia Falls Jr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whitefish Middle 5-8 by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
146
Grade 6 Students
182
179
Grade 7 Students
183
181
Grade 8 Students
178
155

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbia Falls Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Whitefish Middle 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Whitefish Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia Falls Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whitefish Middle 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Whitefish Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia Falls Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whitefish Middle 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Whitefish Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia Falls Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whitefish Middle 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Whitefish Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% White
89%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia Falls Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whitefish Middle 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Whitefish Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia Falls Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whitefish Middle 5-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Whitefish Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.20
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia Falls Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whitefish Middle 5-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Whitefish Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia Falls Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whitefish Middle 5-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Whitefish Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia Falls Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia Falls Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whitefish Middle 5-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Whitefish Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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