Hot Springs 7-8

301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 30 students in grades 6-8, Hot Springs 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hot Springs 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Hot Springs 7-8's student population of 30 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
30 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Hot Springs 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hot Springs 7-8 is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#473 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hot Springs 7-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
60%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
37%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Hot Springs 7-8 and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hot Springs 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hot Springs 7-8's ranking?
Hot Springs 7-8 is ranked #473 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Hot Springs 7-8?
30 students attend Hot Springs 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hot Springs 7-8 students are White, 37% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hot Springs 7-8?
Hot Springs 7-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hot Springs 7-8 offer ?
Hot Springs 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hot Springs 7-8 part of?
Hot Springs 7-8 is part of Hot Springs K-12 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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