Serving 26 students in grades 7-8, Sunburst 7 - 8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunburst 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sunburst, MT school district, covering approximately 847.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 30.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunburst 7 - 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunburst 7 - 8's student population of 26 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Sunburst Schools Home of the Refiners and Wildcats!
School Rankings
Sunburst 7 - 8 ranks within the top 20% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunburst 7 - 8 is 0.22, 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
#81 out of 696 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
12%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Refiners and Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunburst 7 - 8's ranking?
Sunburst 7 - 8 is ranked #81 out of 696 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sunburst 7 - 8?
26 students attend Sunburst 7 - 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sunburst 7 - 8 students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunburst 7 - 8?
Sunburst 7 - 8 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunburst 7 - 8 offer ?
Sunburst 7 - 8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunburst 7 - 8 part of?
Sunburst 7 - 8 is part of Sunburst K-12 Schools.
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