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Winnett 7-8

Public Grades 7-8
109th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 222 Montana Middle Schools
Better than 51% of Montana middle schools
Summary

Winnett 7-8 is a small public middle school in Winnett, Montana, serving just 13 students in grades 7-8. Despite fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, this rural school stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Winnett 7-8 has maintained a remarkably low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5 to 6.3 students per teacher in recent years. This allows for more individualized attention for students. However, the school serves a student population that faces significant economic challenges, with up to 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's overall academic performance has been mixed, it has shown particular strengths in English Language Arts and Science, outperforming the district and state averages in these subjects.

Despite the challenges faced by Winnett 7-8, the school's low student-teacher ratio and potential subject-area strengths may provide opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. As part of the larger Winnett K-12 Schools district, the school's performance and resources will be important considerations for parents and the community.

13
Students ?
5.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$24,997
Per pupil spending ?
100%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 305 S Broadway
       Winnett, MT  59087

(406) 429-2251

District: Winnett K-12 Schools


Students who attend Winnett 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Winnett High School

Feeder schools for Winnett 7-8:

Elementary:    Winnett School
Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2015 → 51st in 2025
Strengths
✓Above the Montana median (51st percentile)
✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 47 percentile points since 2015
!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Montana average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school40%
District avg38%
Montana avg40%
109th of 222
Montana public middle schools ?
Top 49%▼ down 47 pts since 2015
From top 2% (2015) to top 49% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
149th of 387Winnett 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMontana percentileRating
202552.0109 of 22250.9%★★★☆☆
202168.055 of 20072.5%★★★★☆
201592.43 of 15698.1%★★★★★
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts50%+7 vs state
Science50%+12 vs state
Mathematics25%-12 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 13 students attended Winnett 7-8.

Students at Winnett 7-8 are 100% White.

Winnett 7-8 ranks 109th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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


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