Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School serves 32 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Heart Butte Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School?
32 students attend Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School?
Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School offer ?
Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School part of?
Heart Butte 7-8 Middle School is part of Heart Butte Elementary School District.
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