Serving 182 students in grades 6-8, Three Forks 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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 (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Three Forks 7-8's attendance zone covers the entire Three Forks school district, encompassing approximately 343.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 24 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Three Forks 7-8's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Carpe Diem
School Rankings
Three Forks 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 Three Forks 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
#591 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Three Forks 7-8's ranking?
Three Forks 7-8 is ranked #591 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Three Forks 7-8?
182 students attend Three Forks 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Three Forks 7-8 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Three Forks 7-8?
Three Forks 7-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Three Forks 7-8 offer ?
Three Forks 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Three Forks 7-8 part of?
Three Forks 7-8 is part of Three Forks Elementary School District.
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