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Richey 7-8

Public Grades 7-8
104th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 222 Montana Middle Schools
Better than 53% of Montana middle schools
Summary

Richey 7-8 is a small public middle school in Richey, Montana, serving just 89 students in grades 7-8. Despite its small size, this school has some unique characteristics that set it apart from others in the area.

One of the most notable features of Richey 7-8 is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.5 to 4.7 students per teacher. This suggests a highly personalized learning environment. The school also outperforms the local Richey Elementary School and the state average in English Language Arts, with 60% of students proficient or better. However, its performance in Mathematics and Science is lower than the elementary school and the state.

Richey 7-8's academic performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly. Additionally, the school's spending per student is significantly higher than the state average, which could be due to its small size and the need to provide a more personalized learning environment. While the school serves a relatively high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, this does not appear to be directly correlated with its academic performance.

9
Students ?
4.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$28,631
Per pupil spending ?
44.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 202 Royal Avenue
       Richey, MT  59259

(406) 773-5680

District: Richey Elementary


Students who attend Richey 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Richey High School

Feeder schools for Richey 7-8:

Elementary:    Richey School
Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
American Indian:
11.1%
Pacific Islander:
11.1%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 11th percentile in 2024 → 53rd in 2025
Strengths
✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 53rd (2025) from a 11th-percentile low (2024)
✓Above the Montana median (53rd percentile)
✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Science scores 13 pts below the Montana average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school42%
District avg45%
Montana avg40%
104th of 222
Montana public middle schools ?
Top 47%▼ down 40 pts since 2015
From top 7% (2015) to top 47% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
163rd of 387Richey Elementary 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMontana percentileRating
202554.6104 of 22253.2%★★★☆☆
20249.4110 of 12310.6%★☆☆☆☆
202314.5165 of 18711.8%★☆☆☆☆
202232.0138 of 19027.4%★☆☆☆☆
202180.229 of 20085.5%★★★★☆
201583.911 of 15692.9%★★★★★
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts60%+17 vs state
Mathematics30%-7 vs state
Science25%-13 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richey 7-8

Students at Richey 7-8 are 78% White, 11% American Indian, 11% Pacific Islander.

Richey 7-8 ranks 104th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 9 students attended Richey 7-8.

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


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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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