Serving 226 students in grades 6-8, Elder Grove 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 24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than 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 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elder Grove 7-8's student population of 226 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elder Grove 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elder Grove 7-8 is 0.21, 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
#495 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elder Grove 7-8's ranking?
Elder Grove 7-8 is ranked #495 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Elder Grove 7-8 often compared to?
Elder Grove 7-8is often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Creek 6-8, Ben Steele Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Elder Grove 7-8?
226 students attend Elder Grove 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Elder Grove 7-8 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elder Grove 7-8?
Elder Grove 7-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elder Grove 7-8 offer ?
Elder Grove 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Elder Grove 7-8 part of?
Elder Grove 7-8 is part of Elder Grove Elementary School District.
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