Arlee 7-8

72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
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Bottom 50%
Serving 64 students in grades 7-8, Arlee 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arlee 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Arlee 7-8's student population of 64 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
64 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlee 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 Arlee 7-8 is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#686 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arlee 7-8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arlee 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arlee 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arlee 7-8 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
50%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arlee 7-8 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
8%
6%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
28%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arlee 7-8.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Arlee 7-8 and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arlee 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arlee 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlee 7-8's ranking?
Arlee 7-8 is ranked #686 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Arlee 7-8?
64 students attend Arlee 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Arlee 7-8 students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlee 7-8?
Arlee 7-8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arlee 7-8 offer ?
Arlee 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Arlee 7-8 part of?
Arlee 7-8 is part of Arlee Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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