Richey 7-8

202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 10 students in grades 7-8, Richey 7-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • : Top 30% in MT
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Richey 7-8's student population of 10 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
10 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Richey 7-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richey 7-8 is 0.00, 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)
#174 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richey 7-8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richey 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.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richey 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
5:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Richey 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 Richey 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
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Richey 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
100%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Richey 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
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Richey 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
30%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richey 7-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richey 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richey 7-8's ranking?
Richey 7-8 is ranked #174 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Richey 7-8?
10 students attend Richey 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Richey 7-8 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richey 7-8?
Richey 7-8 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richey 7-8 offer ?
Richey 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Richey 7-8 part of?
Richey 7-8 is part of Richey Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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