Serving 104 students in grades 7-8, Harlem 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harlem 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Harlem, MT, covering approximately 950.1 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 32.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlem 7-8's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Harlem 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 Harlem 7-8 is 0.08, 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
#677 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
96%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
1%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
20%
10%
Showing 2000–2009. View full 11-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 Harlem 7-8's ranking?
Harlem 7-8 is ranked #677 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Harlem 7-8 often compared to?
Harlem 7-8is often viewed alongside schools like Zurich School, Chinook 7-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Harlem 7-8?
104 students attend Harlem 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Harlem 7-8 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harlem 7-8?
Harlem 7-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harlem 7-8 offer ?
Harlem 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harlem 7-8 part of?
Harlem 7-8 is part of Harlem Elementary School District.
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