Serving 20 students in grades 7-8, White Sulphur Springs 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% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: White Sulphur Springs 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 2,394.8 square miles around White Sulphur Springs, MT, with an average distance of 26.4 miles to the zone's edge and typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes. The furthest edge of this zone extends up to 43.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Sulphur Springs 7-8's student population of 20 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
White Sulphur Springs 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 White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is 0.19, 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
#659 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)95%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Sulphur Springs 7-8's ranking?
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is ranked #659 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend White Sulphur Springs 7-8?
20 students attend White Sulphur Springs 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of White Sulphur Springs 7-8 students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Sulphur Springs 7-8?
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does White Sulphur Springs 7-8 offer ?
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White Sulphur Springs 7-8 part of?
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is part of White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District.
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