Serving 63 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chinook 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire Chinook school district, covering an area of approximately 581.1 square miles in Chinook, MT. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 30.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chinook 7-8's student population of 63 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Chinook 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 Chinook 7-8 is 0.28, 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
#656 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 #656 out of 696 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 Zurich School, Harlem 7-8 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 37% MT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Chinook 7-8?
63 students attend Chinook 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Chinook 7-8 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chinook 7-8?
Chinook 7-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chinook 7-8 offer ?
Chinook 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chinook 7-8 part of?
Chinook 7-8 is part of Chinook Elementary School District.
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