Serving 16 students in grades 7-8, Grass Range 7-8 ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grass Range 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grass Range 7-8's student population of 16 students has grown by 128% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grass Range 7-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grass Range 7-8 is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grass Range 7-8's ranking?
Grass Range 7-8 is ranked #180 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Grass Range 7-8?
16 students attend Grass Range 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Grass Range 7-8 students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grass Range 7-8?
Grass Range 7-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grass Range 7-8 offer ?
Grass Range 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grass Range 7-8 part of?
Grass Range 7-8 is part of Grass Range Elem School District.
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