Target Range 7-8 vs. Washington Middle School
Should you attend Target Range 7-8 or Washington Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Target Range 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 129 students in grades 7-8, Target Range 7-8 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 682 students in grades 6-8, Washington Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
129 students
682 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#273 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
245
Grade 7 Students
62
204
Grade 8 Students
67
233
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
4%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
87%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
