Serving 14 students in grades 6-8, Pine Creek 6-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Creek 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pine Creek 6-8's student population of 14 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Creek 6-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Creek 6-8 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Creek 6-8's ranking?
Pine Creek 6-8 is ranked #88 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Pine Creek 6-8?
14 students attend Pine Creek 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pine Creek 6-8 students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Creek 6-8?
Pine Creek 6-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Creek 6-8 offer ?
Pine Creek 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pine Creek 6-8 part of?
Pine Creek 6-8 is part of Pine Creek Elem School District.
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