Serving 28 students in grades 6-8, Heart Butte 6-8 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heart Butte 6-8's student population of 28 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heart Butte 6-8 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 Heart Butte 6-8 is 0.00, 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
#702 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
100%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heart Butte 6-8's ranking?
Heart Butte 6-8 is ranked #702 out of 722 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 35% MT state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Heart Butte 6-8?
28 students attend Heart Butte 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Heart Butte 6-8 students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heart Butte 6-8?
Heart Butte 6-8 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heart Butte 6-8 offer ?
Heart Butte 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heart Butte 6-8 part of?
Heart Butte 6-8 is part of Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District.
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