Serving 17 students in grades 7-8, Sunburst 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 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunburst 7 - 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunburst 7 - 8's student population of 17 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunburst 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 Sunburst 7 - 8 is 0.22, 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
#77 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunburst 7 - 8's ranking?
Sunburst 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 Sunburst 7 - 8?
17 students attend Sunburst 7 - 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sunburst 7 - 8 students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunburst 7 - 8?
Sunburst 7 - 8 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunburst 7 - 8 offer ?
Sunburst 7 - 8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sunburst 7 - 8 part of?
Sunburst 7 - 8 is part of Sunburst K-12 Schools School District.
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