Saco 7-8

Saco 7-8 is a small public middle school in Saco, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with just 09 students. Despite its small size, this school consistently outperforms the state and its local Saco Elementary District, which is ranked 38th out of 387 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Saco 7-8 has a strong track record of academic excellence, with 77.78% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.67% proficient in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. The school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 2.8 to 4.6 students per teacher, likely contribute to this success, allowing for more individualized attention. Additionally, Saco 7-8 spends a relatively high $19,123 per student, higher than the $15,199 spent per student at the nearby Hinsdale 7-8 school.

Despite serving a population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Saco 7-8 has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Montana, demonstrating its ability to provide a high-quality education to all students. In contrast, the Hinsdale 7-8 school has significantly lower academic performance, with only 25% of students proficient or better in core subjects, highlighting the exceptional quality of education at Saco 7-8.