Desmet 7-8
Tel:
(406) 549-4994
Desmet 7-8 serves 27 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Desmet 7-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Desmet 7-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Desmet 7-8's student population of 27 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 27 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
Desmet 7-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Desmet 7-8 is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #477 out of 718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 5% |
| Black | 4% | 1% |
| White | 85% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desmet Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Desmet 7-8 is Big Sky High School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hellgate Middle School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Desmet School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Missoula Desmet School Grades: PK-6 | 83 students
0.0 miles
6355 Padre Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994 0.0 PK-6 83 - Missoula Hellgate Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 499 students
3.3 miles
2385 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452 3.3 6-8 499 - Missoula Lower Grade Hellgate Grades: PK-5 | 952 students
3.3 miles
2385 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2160 3.3 PK-5 952 - Missoula Hawthorne School Grades: PK-5 | 371 students
4.9 miles
2835 South 3rd West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4025 4.9 PK-5 371 - Missoula Lowell School Grades: PK-5 | 287 students
5.4 miles
1200 Sherwood
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4040 5.4 PK-5 287
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