Serving 5 students in grades 7-8, Ryegate 7-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ryegate 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ryegate 7-8's student population of 5 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ryegate 7-8 is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MT state average).
How many students attend Ryegate 7-8?
5 students attend Ryegate 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ryegate 7-8 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ryegate 7-8?
Ryegate 7-8 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ryegate 7-8 offer ?
Ryegate 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ryegate 7-8 part of?
Ryegate 7-8 is part of Ryegate K-12 Schools School District.
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