Serving 36 students in grades 7-8, Yellowstone 7-8 ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellowstone 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Yellowstone 7-8's student population of 36 students has grown by 140% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yellowstone 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellowstone 7-8 is 0.46, which is more 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
#680 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
3%
1%
White
72%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellowstone 7-8's ranking?
Yellowstone 7-8 is ranked #680 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Yellowstone 7-8?
36 students attend Yellowstone 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Yellowstone 7-8 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellowstone 7-8?
Yellowstone 7-8 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Yellowstone 7-8 offer ?
Yellowstone 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Yellowstone 7-8 part of?
Yellowstone 7-8 is part of Yellowstone Academy Elem School District.
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