Serving 25 students in grades 7-8, White Sulphur Springs 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Sulphur Springs 7-8's student population of 25 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Sulphur Springs 7-8's ranking?
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is ranked #659 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend White Sulphur Springs 7-8?
25 students attend White Sulphur Springs 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of White Sulphur Springs 7-8 students are White, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Sulphur Springs 7-8?
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does White Sulphur Springs 7-8 offer ?
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White Sulphur Springs 7-8 part of?
White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is part of White Sulphur Spgs K-12 School District.
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