Serving 7 students in grades 7-8, Denton 7-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denton 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Denton 7-8's student population of 7 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denton 7-8 is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
14%
1%
White
72%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
43%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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 42% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Denton 7-8?
7 students attend Denton 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Denton 7-8 students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denton 7-8?
Denton 7-8 has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Denton 7-8 offer ?
Denton 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denton 7-8 part of?
Denton 7-8 is part of Denton Elementary School District.
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