Washington 7-8
Tel:
(406) 234-2084
Washington 7-8 serves 226 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washington 7-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Washington 7-8's student population of 226 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 226 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington 7-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington 7-8 is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #522 out of 718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 11% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 92% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Miles City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington 7-8 is Custer County District High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pine Hills Youth Correctional Facil Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Garfield School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miles City Custer County District High School Grades: 9-12 | 529 students
0.4 miles
20 South Center Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4920 0.4 9-12 529 - Miles City Garfield School Grades: PK-6 | 240 students
0.5 miles
1015 Milwaukee
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310 0.5 PK-6 240 - Miles City Lincoln School Grades: 3-6 | 257 students
0.5 miles
210 South Lake Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697 0.5 3-6 257 - Miles City Jefferson School Grades: PK-2 | 109 students
0.7 miles
106 North Strevell Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888 0.7 PK-2 109 - Miles City Highland Park School Grades: PK-2 | 147 students
1.0 miles
716 South Cale
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890 1.0 PK-2 147
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