Box Elder is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Hill County in the U.S. state of Montana. The population was only 87 people at the 2010 census.
Serving 66 students in grades 7-8, Box Elder 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Box Elder 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire Box Elder school district, covering approximately 168.4 square miles in Box Elder, MT. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Box Elder 7-8's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Box Elder 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Box Elder 7-8 is 0.06, 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
#673 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
10%
Hispanic
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Box Elder 7-8's ranking?
Box Elder 7-8 is ranked #673 out of 696 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 37% MT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Box Elder 7-8?
66 students attend Box Elder 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Box Elder 7-8 students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Box Elder 7-8?
Box Elder 7-8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Box Elder 7-8 offer ?
Box Elder 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Box Elder 7-8 part of?
Box Elder 7-8 is part of Box Elder Elementary School District.
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