Boulder 7-8

205 S Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 53 students in grades 7-8, Boulder 7-8 ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boulder 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Boulder 7-8's student population of 53 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Motto
Excellence in Education

School Rankings

Boulder 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 Boulder 7-8 is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#275 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
30-39%
37%
50-59%
46%
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boulder 7-8's ranking?
Boulder 7-8 is ranked #275 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Boulder 7-8?
53 students attend Boulder 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Boulder 7-8 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boulder 7-8?
Boulder 7-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boulder 7-8 offer ?
Boulder 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boulder 7-8 part of?
Boulder 7-8 is part of Boulder Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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