Serving 22 students in grades 7-8, Frontier 7-8 ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Frontier 7-8's student population of 22 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frontier 7-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier 7-8 is 0.63, 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
#280 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
45%
11%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
9%
1%
White
41%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier 7-8's ranking?
Frontier 7-8 is ranked #280 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Frontier 7-8?
22 students attend Frontier 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Frontier 7-8 students are American Indian, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier 7-8?
Frontier 7-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frontier 7-8 offer ?
Frontier 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Frontier 7-8 part of?
Frontier 7-8 is part of Frontier Elem School District.
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