Serving 8 students in grades 6-8, Whitewater 6-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 3:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitewater 6-8's student population of 8 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Motto
Always be yourself, unless you can be a Penguin. Then be a Penguin!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitewater 6-8 is 0.23, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Penguin
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Whitewater 6-8?
8 students attend Whitewater 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Whitewater 6-8 students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitewater 6-8?
Whitewater 6-8 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitewater 6-8 offer ?
Whitewater 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitewater 6-8 part of?
Whitewater 6-8 is part of Whitewater K-12 Schools.
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