Serving 5 students in grades 7-8, Denton 7-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denton 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Denton 7-8's student population of 5 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denton 7-8 is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
40%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
40%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Denton 7-8?
5 students attend Denton 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Denton 7-8 students are Two or more races, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denton 7-8?
Denton 7-8 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Denton 7-8 offer ?
Denton 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denton 7-8 part of?
Denton 7-8 is part of Denton Elem School District.
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