Pryor 7-8

1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 26 students in grades 7-8, Pryor 7-8 ranks in the top 30% 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 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 30% in MT
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Pryor 7-8's student population of 26 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

Pryor 7-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pryor 7-8 is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#174 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
35%
<50%
46%
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pryor 7-8's ranking?
Pryor 7-8 is ranked #174 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 Pryor 7-8?
26 students attend Pryor 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pryor 7-8 students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pryor 7-8?
Pryor 7-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pryor 7-8 offer ?
Pryor 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pryor 7-8 part of?
Pryor 7-8 is part of Pryor Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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