Potomac 7-8

29750 Potomac Road
Bonner, MT 59823
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 14 students in grades 7-8, Potomac 7-8 ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Potomac 7-8's student population of 14 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Potomac 7-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac 7-8 is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#77 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Potomac 7-8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Potomac 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.
60-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Potomac 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.
≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Potomac 7-8 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Potomac 7-8 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Potomac 7-8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Potomac 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
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Potomac 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
21%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Potomac 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potomac 7-8's ranking?
Potomac 7-8 is ranked #77 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Potomac 7-8?
14 students attend Potomac 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Potomac 7-8 students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potomac 7-8?
Potomac 7-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Potomac 7-8 offer ?
Potomac 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Potomac 7-8 part of?
Potomac 7-8 is part of Potomac Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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