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Huntley Project 7-8

Q: Is Huntley Project 7-8 a good school?

Huntley Project 7-8 ranks 106 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

106^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Huntley Project 7-8 is a public middle school in Worden, Montana, serving 124 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Huntley Project K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 250 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Huntley Project 7-8 has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school has higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (54.62%) than the state average (36.77%), it struggles in English Language Arts (37.82%) and Science (17.02%), falling below the state averages of 43.09% and 38.16%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 53rd out of 60 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 106th out of 222 in 2024-2025, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 1 to 3 stars out of 5, indicating inconsistent academic excellence.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Shepherd Middle School outperforms Huntley Project 7-8 in all three core subject areas, while Castle Rock Middle School and Medicine Crow Middle School have lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science but higher proficiency in English Language Arts. Additionally, Lockwood Middle School has a higher proficiency rate in Science compared to Huntley Project 7-8. These comparisons suggest the school may face challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence across all subject areas.

124

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,031

Per pupil spending ?

38.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1477 Ash Street
Worden, MT 59088

(406) 967-2540

District: Huntley Project K-12 Schools

Students who attend Huntley Project 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Huntley Project High School

Feeder schools for Huntley Project 7-8:

Elementary:

Huntley Project Elementary K-6

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Hispanic:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Montana median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 21 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg38%

Montana avg40%

106^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

250^th of 387Huntley Project K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	53.4	106 of 222	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.0	96 of 123	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.0	148 of 187	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.8	145 of 190	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.2	145 of 200	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.8	53 of 60	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.5	42 of 58	27.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.6	44 of 55	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	40.3	54 of 81	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.2	83 of 156	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.4	93 of 159	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.2	87 of 156	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.9	81 of 161	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.9	68 of 156	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	35.1	119 of 147	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	59.6	59 of 149	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.0	34 of 147	76.9%	★★★★☆
2006	66.3	44 of 146	69.9%	★★★★☆
2005	49.3	101 of 164	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	30.6	135 of 171	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics55%+18 vs state

English Language Arts38%-5 vs state

Science17%-21 vs state

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Schools Near Huntley Project 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Huntley Project 7-8	Public	7-8	1477 Ash Street	Worden	59088	Yellowstone County	Huntley Project K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 967-2540	124	7	16.7	38.7%	110 (88.7%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.5%)	53.4	106^th of 222 public middle schools	52.3%		30	96^th of 123 public middle schools	22.0%	10	37.8	54.6	$16,031
Shepherd Middle School	Public	6-8	7842 Shepherd Road	Shepherd	59079	Yellowstone County	Shepherd Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 373-5873	180	14	12.8	37.2%	165 (91.7%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (3.9%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	43.9	128^th of 222 public middle schools	42.3%		38.4	77^th of 123 public middle schools	37.4%	51	43.3	28.8	$11,089
Medicine Crow Middle School	Public	6-8	900 Barrett Road	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-8600	517	31	16.5	60.7%	367 (71.0%)	3 (0.6%)	42 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (9.7%)	25.9	176^th of 222 public middle schools	20.7%		21	102^nd of 123 public middle schools	17.1%	74	30.2	21.5	$13,150
Lockwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1932 US Highway 87	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Lockwood K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 259-0154	359	27	13.2	95.5%	259 (72.1%)	3 (0.8%)	46 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.2%)	46.4	120^th of 222 public middle schools	45.9%					(n/a)	40.2	33.0
Castle Rock Middle School	Public	6-8	1441 Governors Blvd	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-5800	691	39	17.5	39.8%	545 (78.9%)	7 (1.0%)	40 (5.8%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (8.5%)	40.3	143^rd of 222 public middle schools	35.6%		44.7	67^th of 123 public middle schools	45.5%	76	38.6	32.4	$11,479

Frequently Asked Questions about Huntley Project 7-8

What high school do graduates of Huntley Project 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Huntley Project 7-8 usually go on to attend Huntley Project High School

How many students attend Huntley Project 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 124 students attended Huntley Project 7-8.

Is Huntley Project 7-8 a good school?

Huntley Project 7-8 ranks 106^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Huntley Project 7-8?

Students at Huntley Project 7-8 are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Huntley Project 7-8 in?

Huntley Project K-12 Schools

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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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