Gardiner 7-8

Gardiner 7-8 is a public middle school located in Gardiner, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 26 students. This high-performing school is part of the Gardiner Elementary District, which is ranked 186 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gardiner 7-8 has consistently performed well on state assessments, ranking among the top middle schools in Montana in recent years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (51.85%) and Mathematics (44.44%) compared to the Gardiner Elementary School (46.03% and 34.92%, respectively) and the state average (43.09% and 36.77%). The school's performance in Science assessments has also been strong, with 37.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 39.13% at Gardiner Elementary and 38.16% statewide.

Gardiner 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.6 to 11.6 over the past three school years, indicating a more personalized learning environment for students. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the school has been lower than the state average, ranging from 30.77% to 37.04% in the past three school years. This consistent high performance and the school's ability to outperform the Gardiner Elementary School in several key academic metrics suggest that Gardiner 7-8 has effective teaching practices, a supportive learning environment, and a curriculum that effectively prepares students for the academic challenges of the middle school years.