Washington 7-8

210 North 9th
Miles City, MT 59301
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 236 students in grades 7-8, Washington 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 29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington 7-8's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington 7-8 is 0.14, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#507 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
36%
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41%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
93%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.14
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington 7-8's ranking?
Washington 7-8 is ranked #507 out of 707 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Washington 7-8?
236 students attend Washington 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Washington 7-8 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington 7-8?
Washington 7-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Washington 7-8 offer ?
Washington 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington 7-8 part of?
Washington 7-8 is part of Miles City Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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