Serving 48 students in grades 7-8, Darby 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 20-29% (which is lower 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 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Darby 7-8's attendance zone covers the entire Darby school district, encompassing approximately 1,375.8 square miles around the city of Darby, MT, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone being 40 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Darby 7-8's student population of 48 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Darby 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 Darby 7-8 is 0.26, 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
#567 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
American Indian
6%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
4%
1%
White
86%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darby 7-8's ranking?
Darby 7-8 is ranked #567 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?
20-29% 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 Darby 7-8?
48 students attend Darby 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Darby 7-8 students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Darby 7-8?
Darby 7-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Darby 7-8 offer ?
Darby 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Darby 7-8 part of?
Darby 7-8 is part of Darby K-12 Schools.
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