Harlem 7-8
Tel:
(406) 353-2287
- Harlem 7-8 serves 111 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Harlem 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 12:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Harlem 7-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Harlem 7-8's student population of 111 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 111 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Harlem 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 Harlem 7-8 is 0.13, 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 | #708 out of 718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 93% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 4% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 20% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harlem Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harlem 7-8 is Harlem High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Harlem Elementary School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harlem Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harlem Harlem High School Grades: 9-12 | 137 students
0.0 miles
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287 0.0 9-12 137 - Harlem Harlem Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 337 students
0.4 miles
110 3rd Ave Sw
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258 0.4 PK-6 337 - Harlem North Harlem Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 15 students
3.9 miles
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2800 3.9 PK-8 15 - Zurich Zurich School Grades: PK-8 | 23 students
11.5 miles
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547
(406) 357-4164 11.5 PK-8 23 - Chinook Cleveland School Grades: PK-8 | 4 students
24.6 miles
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2018 24.6 PK-8 4
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