Huntley Project High School is a high school in Worden, Montana. Home of the Red Devils, the Huntley Project School District serves students living in four small Montana communities: Worden, Ballantine, Huntley, and Pompey's Pillar, with total population nearing 3,000 people.
Serving 124 students in grades 7-8, Huntley Project 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntley Project 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Worden, MT, covering approximately 758.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 12.5 miles and the furthest edge located 24.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntley Project 7-8's student population of 124 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
assure an appropriate learning experience to all its children in the development of skills and attitudes fundamental in achieving individual satisfaction as responsible and contributing citizens.
School Rankings
Huntley Project 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 Huntley Project 7-8 is 0.21, 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
#534 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White
School Mascot
Red Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntley Project 7-8's ranking?
Huntley Project 7-8 is ranked #534 out of 696 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Huntley Project 7-8?
124 students attend Huntley Project 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Huntley Project 7-8 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntley Project 7-8?
Huntley Project 7-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Huntley Project 7-8 offer ?
Huntley Project 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntley Project 7-8 part of?
Huntley Project 7-8 is part of Huntley Project K-12 Schools.
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