Serving 62 students in grades 7-8, Choteau 7-8 ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Choteau 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire Choteau school district in Choteau, MT, covering approximately 997.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 22.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 38.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Choteau 7-8's student population of 62 students has grown by 21% 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Choteau 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 Choteau 7-8 is 0.29, 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
#435 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
1%
White
84%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choteau 7-8's ranking?
Choteau 7-8 is ranked #435 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Choteau 7-8?
62 students attend Choteau 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Choteau 7-8 students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Choteau 7-8?
Choteau 7-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Choteau 7-8 offer ?
Choteau 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Choteau 7-8 part of?
Choteau 7-8 is part of Choteau Elementary School District.
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