Serving 59 students in grades 7-8, Chinook 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chinook 7-8's student population of 59 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chinook 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinook 7-8 is 0.34, 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
#612 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinook 7-8's ranking?
Chinook 7-8 is ranked #612 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Chinook 7-8 often compared to?
Chinook 7-8is often viewed alongside schools like Harlem 7-8, Zurich School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Chinook 7-8?
59 students attend Chinook 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Chinook 7-8 students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinook 7-8?
Chinook 7-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chinook 7-8 offer ?
Chinook 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chinook 7-8 part of?
Chinook 7-8 is part of Chinook Elem School District.
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