Serving 22 students in grades 7-8, Frontier 7-8 ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Frontier 7-8's student population of 22 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
22 students
![This chart display total students of Frontier 7-8 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Frontier 7-8 by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-b2DztSV.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Frontier 7-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier 7-8 is 0.63, which is more 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
#280 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Frontier 7-8, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Frontier 7-8, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-b44fAJj.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-KpcNv7.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-bkiABuH.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
45%
11%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Frontier 7-8 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Frontier 7-8 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-PNfBVE.png)
Asian
5%
1%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-PNfBUZ.png)
Hispanic
n/a
5%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-oN2kPu.png)
Black
9%
1%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-jpzwrn.png)
White
41%
78%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-Zc4Ynp.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
![This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Frontier 7-8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-CQtHWT.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frontier 7-8. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frontier 7-8.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-bvoGo4v.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MT. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MT.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-dHw7Ih.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Frontier 7-8 and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Frontier 7-8 and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/48000/48334/frontier-7-8-chart-br7tGNY.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier 7-8's ranking?
Frontier 7-8 is ranked #280 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Frontier 7-8?
22 students attend Frontier 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Frontier 7-8 students are American Indian, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier 7-8?
Frontier 7-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frontier 7-8 offer ?
Frontier 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Frontier 7-8 part of?
Frontier 7-8 is part of Frontier Elem School District.
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