Thompson Falls is a city in and the county seat of Sanders County, Montana. The population was 1,336 at the time of the 2020 census.
Serving 68 students in grades 7-8, Thompson Falls 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thompson Falls 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 933.8 square miles in Thompson Falls, MT. Parents can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 32.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Falls 7-8's student population of 68 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where everything revolves around learning!
School Rankings
Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls 7-8 is 0.13, 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
#403 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Falls 7-8's ranking?
Thompson Falls 7-8 is ranked #403 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Thompson Falls 7-8?
68 students attend Thompson Falls 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Thompson Falls 7-8 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thompson Falls 7-8?
Thompson Falls 7-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thompson Falls 7-8 offer ?
Thompson Falls 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thompson Falls 7-8 part of?
Thompson Falls 7-8 is part of Thompson Falls Elementary School District.
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