Plevna 7-8

Plevna 7-8 is a public middle school in Plevna, MT, serving 15 students in grades 7-8. It is part of the Plevna K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Plevna 7-8 has a strong performance history, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and earning 4-5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Plevna 7-8 stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 93.33% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 100% in Mathematics, and 66.67% in Science in the 2024-2025 school year - significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.5 to 5.9 students per teacher, allows for more individualized attention and support. Additionally, Plevna 7-8 spends significantly more per student ($21,731 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby Baker 7-8 school ($16,241 in 2018-2019), which likely contributes to its strong academic results.

While Plevna 7-8 has maintained its high performance over the years, its ranking has fluctuated, dropping to 141st out of 190 middle schools in 2021-2022 and 154th out of 200 in 2020-2021. This suggests the school may have faced some challenges during those years. Interestingly, the nearby Baker 7-8 school, which serves a similar grade range, has significantly lower academic performance, a higher student-teacher ratio, and lower spending per student compared to Plevna 7-8, highlighting the exceptional educational experience provided by Plevna 7-8.