Serving 28 students in grades 7-8, Noxon 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Noxon 7-8's attendance zone covers the entire district in Noxon, MT, encompassing approximately 311.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Noxon 7-8's student population of 28 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
28 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Noxon 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 Noxon 7-8 is 0.20, 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
#625 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noxon 7-8's ranking?
Noxon 7-8 is ranked #625 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Noxon 7-8?
28 students attend Noxon 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Noxon 7-8 students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noxon 7-8?
Noxon 7-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Noxon 7-8 offer ?
Noxon 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Noxon 7-8 part of?
Noxon 7-8 is part of Noxon Elementary School District.
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