Denton 7-8
Denton 7-8 serves 5 students in grades 7-8.
Denton 7-8 placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 7-8
- Students: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denton 7-8's student population of 5 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Denton 7-8 is ranked within the top 50% of all 715 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Denton 7-8 is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 715 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1

American Indian
20%
11%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
n/a
5%

Black
n/a
1%

White
60%
78%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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