Serving 21 students in grades 7-8, Ekalaka 7-8 ranks in the bottom 50% 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ekalaka 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ekalaka 7-8's student population of 21 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Ekalaka 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ekalaka 7-8 is 0.19, 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
#433 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Ekalaka 7-8's ranking?
Ekalaka 7-8 is ranked #433 out of 722 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ekalaka 7-8?
21 students attend Ekalaka 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ekalaka 7-8 students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ekalaka 7-8?
Ekalaka 7-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ekalaka 7-8 offer ?
Ekalaka 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ekalaka 7-8 part of?
Ekalaka 7-8 is part of Ekalaka Elementary School District.
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