Serving 68 students in grades 6-8, Swan River 7-8 ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swan River 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Swan River 7-8's student population of 68 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swan River 7-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swan River 7-8 is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swan River 7-8's ranking?
Swan River 7-8 is ranked #259 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Swan River 7-8?
68 students attend Swan River 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Swan River 7-8 students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swan River 7-8?
Swan River 7-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Swan River 7-8 offer ?
Swan River 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Swan River 7-8 part of?
Swan River 7-8 is part of Swan River Elem School District.
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