Plentywood 7-8

Plentywood 7-8 is a public middle school in Plentywood, Montana, serving 61 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Plentywood K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 104 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Plentywood 7-8 has a rich history of high performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores.

Plentywood 7-8 boasts impressive academic metrics, with 51.61% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and an exceptional 79.03% proficient or better in Mathematics, far surpassing the district and state averages. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 13.6 students per teacher, suggests a more personalized learning environment that may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school's spending of $12,001 per student is higher than the national average, indicating a strong investment in resources and facilities.

While Plentywood 7-8's performance has fluctuated over the years, it remains a standout institution in the region, particularly when compared to the nearby Medicine Lake 7-8 school, which consistently underperforms Plentywood 7-8 in academic metrics. This highlights the relative strength of Plentywood 7-8, even as it serves a population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by its free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 42.62% to 45.1% in recent years.