Serving 81 students in grades 7-8, Utterback 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Utterback 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire Conrad school district, covering approximately 452.1 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 22.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Utterback 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Utterback 7-8's student population of 81 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Utterback 7-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Utterback 7-8 is 0.14, 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
#218 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 Utterback 7-8's ranking?
Utterback 7-8 is ranked #218 out of 696 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Utterback 7-8?
81 students attend Utterback 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Utterback 7-8 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Utterback 7-8?
Utterback 7-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Utterback 7-8 offer ?
Utterback 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Utterback 7-8 part of?
Utterback 7-8 is part of Conrad Elementary School District.
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