Serving 10 students in grades 7-8, Ryegate 7-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ryegate 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ryegate 7-8's student population of 10 students has grown by 150% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2025
School Mascot
Blue Demons
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ryegate 7-8 is 0.18, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Demons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ryegate 7-8?
10 students attend Ryegate 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ryegate 7-8 students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ryegate 7-8?
Ryegate 7-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ryegate 7-8 offer ?
Ryegate 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ryegate 7-8 part of?
Ryegate 7-8 is part of Ryegate K-12 Schools School District.
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