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Hysham 7-8

Public Grades 7-8

181^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 18% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Hysham 7-8 is a small public middle school in Hysham, Montana, serving 11 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Hysham K-12 Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Hysham 7-8 has struggled with declining academic performance over the years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 32nd out of 147 middle schools in 2008-2009 to 181st out of 222 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In comparison, the nearby Custer 7-8 school, which also serves a small student population, has a higher statewide ranking (112th out of 222 in 2024-2025) and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting that Hysham 7-8 could potentially benefit from learning from its neighbor's best practices. Despite the challenges, Hysham 7-8's small size and low student-teacher ratio could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students, if the school can address its academic performance issues.

Students ?

8.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,522

Per pupil spending ?

63.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

115 Summit Street
Hysham, MT 59038

(406) 342-5237

District: Hysham K-12 Schools

Students who attend Hysham 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Hysham High School

Feeder schools for Hysham 7-8:

Elementary:

Hysham School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

27.3%

Two or more races:

18.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 13th percentile in 2006 → 18th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 18th (2025) from a 13th-percentile low (2006)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (24% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 21 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg42%

Montana avg40%

181^st of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 18%▼ down 10 pts since 2021

From bottom 28% (2021) to bottom 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

283^rd of 387Hysham 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	24.3	181 of 222	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.1	143 of 200	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	69.6	32 of 147	78.2%	★★★★☆
2006	29.2	127 of 146	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	77.1	29 of 164	82.3%	★★★★☆
2004	60.9	73 of 171	57.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science33%-5 vs state

English Language Arts22%-21 vs state

Mathematics22%-15 vs state

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Schools Near Hysham 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
Hysham 7-8	Public	7-8	115 Summit Street	Hysham	59038	Treasure County	Hysham K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 342-5237	11	1	8.3	63.6%	6 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)	24.3	181^st of 222 public middle schools	18.5%					(n/a)	22.2	22.2	$18,522
Custer 7-8	Public	7-8	304 4th Avenue	Custer	59024	Yellowstone County	Custer K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 856-4117	13	2	6.9	61.5%	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.2	112^th of 222 public middle schools	49.5%		45.1	65^th of 123 public middle schools	47.2%	47	61.5	7.7	$16,684

Frequently Asked Questions about Hysham 7-8

What district is Hysham 7-8 in?

Hysham K-12 Schools

What is the racial makeup of Hysham 7-8?

Students at Hysham 7-8 are 55% White, 27% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hysham 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 11 students attended Hysham 7-8.

What high school do graduates of Hysham 7-8 attend?

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

Is Hysham 7-8 a good school?

Hysham 7-8 ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Montana middle 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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