Serving 36 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Sulphur Springs 7-8's student population of 36 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Sulphur Springs 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 White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 #484 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend White Sulphur Springs 7-8?
36 students attend White Sulphur Springs 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of White Sulphur Springs 7-8 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Sulphur Springs 7-8?
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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