White Sulphur Springs 7-8

White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is a public middle school located in White Sulphur Springs, MT, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 20 students. The school is part of the White Sulphur Spgs K-12 District, which is ranked 161 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

White Sulphur Springs 7-8 has shown strong academic performance compared to the state average, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has maintained a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7:1 to 9.6:1, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36% in 2023-2024 to 60% in 2024-2025, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Despite the fluctuations in the school's statewide ranking, which has ranged from 52nd out of 222 middle schools in 2024-2025 to 169th out of 187 middle schools in 2022-2023, the school has consistently outperformed the state average in various subject areas. This suggests that the school is making efforts to enhance the quality of education and support student learning, even as it faces socioeconomic challenges that may impact student achievement. The school's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the White Sulphur Spgs K-12 District average, indicating that it is a strong performer within its local context.