Serving 102 students in grades 7-8, Townsend 7-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Townsend 7-8's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Townsend 7-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Townsend 7-8 is 0.27, 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
#290 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Townsend 7-8's ranking?
Townsend 7-8 is ranked #290 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Townsend 7-8?
102 students attend Townsend 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Townsend 7-8 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend 7-8?
Townsend 7-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Townsend 7-8 offer ?
Townsend 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Townsend 7-8 part of?
Townsend 7-8 is part of Townsend K-12 Schools School District.
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