Custer 7-8

304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 12 students in grades 7-8, Custer 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 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in MT
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Custer 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Custer 7-8's student population of 12 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
12 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Custer 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 Custer 7-8 is 0.28, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#180 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Custer 7-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
This chart display the diversity score of Custer 7-8 and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Custer 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Custer 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Custer 7-8's ranking?
Custer 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 Custer 7-8?
12 students attend Custer 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Custer 7-8 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer 7-8?
Custer 7-8 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer 7-8 offer ?
Custer 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Custer 7-8 part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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