Absarokee 6-8
Absarokee 6-8 serves 51 students in grades 6-8.
Absarokee 6-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Absarokee 6-8's student population of 51 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Absarokee 6-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Absarokee 6-8 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
11%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
2%
5%

Black
n/a
1%

White
96%
78%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Absarokee 6-8?
51 students attend Absarokee 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Absarokee 6-8 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Absarokee 6-8?
Absarokee 6-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Absarokee 6-8 offer ?
Absarokee 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Absarokee 6-8 part of?
Absarokee 6-8 is part of Absarokee Elementary School District.
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