Serving 32 students in grades 7-8, Gallatin Gateway 7-8 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gallatin Gateway 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gallatin Gateway 7-8's student population of 32 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gallatin Gateway 7-8 ranks within the top 1% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallatin Gateway 7-8 is 0.17, which is less 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
#2 out of 722 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallatin Gateway 7-8's ranking?
Gallatin Gateway 7-8 is ranked #2 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Gallatin Gateway 7-8?
32 students attend Gallatin Gateway 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gallatin Gateway 7-8 students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gallatin Gateway 7-8?
Gallatin Gateway 7-8 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gallatin Gateway 7-8 offer ?
Gallatin Gateway 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Gallatin Gateway 7-8 part of?
Gallatin Gateway 7-8 is part of Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District.
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