Serving 43 students in grades 7-8, Superior 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Superior 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Superior, MT, covering an area of approximately 474.3 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 24.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Superior 7-8's student population of 43 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Superior 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 Superior 7-8 is 0.17, 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
#578 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
22%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Superior 7-8's ranking?
Superior 7-8 is ranked #578 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Superior 7-8?
43 students attend Superior 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Superior 7-8 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Superior 7-8?
Superior 7-8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Superior 7-8 offer ?
Superior 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Superior 7-8 part of?
Superior 7-8 is part of Superior K-12 Schools.
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