Harlem 7-8

610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 92 students in grades 7-8, Harlem 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 6-9% (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 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Harlem 7-8's student population of 92 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
92 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Harlem 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 Harlem 7-8 is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#701 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harlem 7-8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harlem 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 Harlem 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
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harlem 7-8 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
95%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harlem 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%
Hispanic
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harlem 7-8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
1%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harlem 7-8 and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harlem 7-8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harlem 7-8.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Harlem 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
100%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harlem 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 (08-09)
20%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harlem 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harlem 7-8's ranking?
Harlem 7-8 is ranked #701 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Harlem 7-8 often compared to?
Harlem 7-8is often viewed alongside schools like Zurich School, Chinook 7-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Harlem 7-8?
92 students attend Harlem 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harlem 7-8 students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlem 7-8?
Harlem 7-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harlem 7-8 offer ?
Harlem 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Harlem 7-8 part of?
Harlem 7-8 is part of Harlem Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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