Serving 28 students in grades 7-8, Bainville 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bainville 7-8's attendance zone covers the entire Bainville, MT school district, encompassing approximately 287.3 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bainville 7-8's student population of 28 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
28 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Bainville 7-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bainville 7-8 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
American Indian
4%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
7%
White
86%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bainville 7-8's ranking?
Bainville 7-8 is ranked #282 out of 696 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Bainville 7-8?
28 students attend Bainville 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bainville 7-8 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bainville 7-8?
Bainville 7-8 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bainville 7-8 offer ?
Bainville 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bainville 7-8 part of?
Bainville 7-8 is part of Bainville K-12 Schools.
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