Serving 54 students in grades 7-8, Arlee 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Arlee 7-8's student population of 54 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
Arlee 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 Arlee 7-8 is 0.61, which is more 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
#662 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
54%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
28%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Arlee 7-8's ranking?
Arlee 7-8 is ranked #662 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Arlee 7-8?
54 students attend Arlee 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Arlee 7-8 students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlee 7-8?
Arlee 7-8 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arlee 7-8 offer ?
Arlee 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arlee 7-8 part of?
Arlee 7-8 is part of Arlee Elementary School District.
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