The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in Science. The lowest is 0% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Fred Moodry Intermediate
Fred Moodry Intermediate serves students in grades three through six in Anaconda, Montana. It is one of the schools within the Anaconda Elementary district and occupies a campus in this small, historic city at the foot of the Anaconda Range. The enrollment is modest for an intermediate school, with a relatively even spread across the four grade levels.
The student body is predominantly white, with small shares of students who identify as Hispanic or as two or more races. A substantial majority of students come from low-income households, as measured by free or reduced-price meal eligibility. This level of economic need is a defining feature of the school and the community it serves. Anaconda itself is a former copper smelting town that has transitioned into a gateway for outdoor recreation, with a stable but small population and a local economy anchored by the hospital, tourism, and the consolidated city-county government.
State testing data for math and English language arts was not available for analysis. The reported figures show zero students tested in those subjects, so it is not possible to assess proficiency in those areas through this source. Science testing results were available, with about a quarter of tested students reaching proficiency. A parent or guardian may wish to ask the school directly about how student progress in math and reading is measured locally, especially given the gaps in the publicly reported data.
Because Fred Moodry Intermediate serves only grades three through six, there is no graduation rate to report. The school’s grade span means students will move on to a middle or junior high school within the district or region after sixth grade. Information on discipline, staffing ratios, course access, and chronic absenteeism was not available in the data reviewed.
Housing in the Anaconda area is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks, with home values rising modestly over the past year. The community’s development trajectory leans on environmental remediation and tourism growth, and the area offers access to national forest, state parks, and recreational lakes. For a family living in or moving to Anaconda, Fred Moodry Intermediate represents the public school option for upper elementary grades in a district that does not appear to have undergone recent major changes. The school’s high rate of economic disadvantage suggests that wraparound support services and community resources may be especially relevant for many students. Without more detailed academic data, the strongest takeaway is the school’s context: a small, working-class town in transition, a student population with significant need, and a limited public record of standardized test performance in the core subjects of math and reading. Anyone evaluating this school for their child would be well served by a conversation with the school staff about curriculum, support for struggling learners, and how they track progress year to year.
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