Redwater 7-8

Redwater 7-8 is a public middle school located in Circle, MT, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 31 students. The school is part of the Circle Elementary School District, which is ranked 85 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Redwater 7-8 has consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects, with 54.84% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 64.52% proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively.

The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 13.7 over the past few years, is a notable strength. In comparison, the nearby Redwater School, which serves grades 4-6, had a ratio of 11.8 in 2024-2025. Redwater 7-8 also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 51.61% in recent years, slightly higher than the 45.83% rate at the nearby Redwater School.

While Redwater 7-8's statewide ranking among Montana middle schools has fluctuated over the years, the school has shown an overall trend of improvement, reaching a high ranking of 36th out of 222 middle schools in 2024-2025. This suggests the school is making progress and becoming more competitive among its peers. The higher free and reduced lunch rate at Redwater 7-8 compared to the nearby Redwater School may indicate the need for additional support and resources to address the unique needs of the student population and ensure continued academic success for all students.