Serving 16 students in grades 7-8, Bissell 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 20%).
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 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bissell 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bissell 7-8's student population of 16 students has grown by 220% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bissell 7-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bissell 7-8 is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
69%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bissell 7-8's ranking?
Bissell 7-8 is ranked #174 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
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 Bissell 7-8?
16 students attend Bissell 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bissell 7-8 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bissell 7-8?
Bissell 7-8 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bissell 7-8 offer ?
Bissell 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bissell 7-8 part of?
Bissell 7-8 is part of Olney-Bissell Elementary School District.
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