Rocky Boy Public Schools is an elementary, junior high and high school with grades K through 12 on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation located in Hill County, Montana, USA. As of 2014 the student body is 99% Native American and 1% of other ethnicity.
Serving 73 students in grades 7-8, Rocky Boy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Rocky Boy 7-8 encompasses the entire school district in Box Elder, MT, covering approximately 132.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of around 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Boy 7-8's student population of 73 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Rocky Boy 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 Rocky Boy 7-8 is 0.06, 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
#684 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)91.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Northern Stars And Morning Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Boy 7-8's ranking?
Rocky Boy 7-8 is ranked #684 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Rocky Boy 7-8?
73 students attend Rocky Boy 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rocky Boy 7-8 students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Boy 7-8?
Rocky Boy 7-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rocky Boy 7-8 offer ?
Rocky Boy 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Boy 7-8 part of?
Rocky Boy 7-8 is part of Rocky Boy Elementary School District.
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