Serving 47 students in grades 7-8, Anderson 7-8 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Anderson 7-8's student population of 47 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anderson 7-8 ranks within the top 1% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson 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
#1 out of 707 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
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
2%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson 7-8's ranking?
Anderson 7-8 is ranked #1 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Anderson 7-8 often compared to?
Anderson 7-8is often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan 5-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Anderson 7-8?
47 students attend Anderson 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Anderson 7-8 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson 7-8?
Anderson 7-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Anderson 7-8 offer ?
Anderson 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Anderson 7-8 part of?
Anderson 7-8 is part of Anderson Elem School District.
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