Middle Schools in Plentywood K-12 Schools

Summary:

Plentywood K-12 Schools in Montana is home to a single standout middle school, Plentywood 7-8, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state. This school's exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects compared to district and state averages, makes it a shining example within the Plentywood K-12 Schools district.

Plentywood 7-8 has reached as high as 19th out of 222 middle schools in Montana, showcasing its commitment to delivering a high-quality education. The school's impressive proficiency rates, with 51.61% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 79.03% in Mathematics, and 54.17% in Science, far surpass the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 suggests a focus on personalized attention and support for its students.

While the school faces some socioeconomic challenges, with 42.62% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, its strong academic results indicate its ability to overcome these obstacles. The school's spending per student of $12,001 for the 2018-2019 school year may contribute to its success in providing a well-rounded and effective educational experience for its students.

District Detail

100 East Laurel Ave
Plentywood, MT 59254

(406) 765-1803

SchoolDigger Rank:
104^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 341

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Plentywood 7-8	Public	7-8	100 East Laurel Avenue	Plentywood	59254	Sheridan County	Plentywood K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 765-1803	61	4	13.6	42.6%	54 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)	81.4	19^th of 222 public middle schools	91.4%					(n/a)	51.6	79.0	$17,112

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Medicine Lake K-12 Schools	19.15 mi	3	168^th
Westby K-12 Schools	23.79 mi	3	184^th
Froid Elementary	30.74 mi	2	146^th
Froid High School	30.75 mi	1	6^th
Scobey K-12 Schools	39.27 mi	3	81^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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