Below Average
#507 of 603 schools in MT
Box Elder 7-8
Middle School · Box Elder Elem
Box 205, Box Elder, MT 59521
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
4.6
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
4.6
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Montana schools
#507 of 603
In Box Elder
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
Box Elder Elem
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Box Elder 7-8
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About Box Elder 7-8
Box Elder 7-8 is a public middle school in Box Elder, MT, part of Box Elder Elem. Box Elder 7-8 serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Box Elder 7-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 603 schools in MT.
Structured state assessment records for Box Elder 7-8 show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- MT avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
At 58 students, Box Elder 7-8 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Box Elder 7-8 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Box Elder 7-8 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Box Elder 7-8 — Students at Box Elder 7-8 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.
How Box Elder 7-8 Compares
See how Box Elder 7-8 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
Box 205, Box Elder, MT 59521
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Box Elder 7-8 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Havre Middle School (rated 6.0/10, 21.0 miles away, in nearby Havre), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rocky Boy 7-8 (rated 4.3/10, 11.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Box Elder, see our Box Elder schools guide .
Nearby Schools
19 within 35.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Box Elder School Box Elder | 0.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Box Elder High School Box Elder | 0.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Big Sandy High School Big Sandy | 10.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Big Sandy 7-8 Big Sandy | 10.7 mi | — |
| F E Miley School Big Sandy | 11.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Rocky Boy School Box Elder | 11.1 mi | 4.0 |
| Rocky Boy 7-8 Box Elder | 11.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Rocky Boy High School Box Elder | 11.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Havre Middle School Havre | 21.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Highland Park School Havre | 21.1 mi | 5.0 |
| North Star School Rudyard | 22.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Sunnyside School Havre | 21.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Havre High School Havre | 21.6 mi | 5.0 |
| ST JUDE THADDEUS SCHOOL Havre | 22.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Lincoln-McKinley School Havre | 22.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Cottonwood School Havre | 32.0 mi | — |
| Bear Paw School Chinook | 22.9 mi | — |
| Davey Elementary Havre | 25.0 mi | — |
| Gildford Colony School Gildford | 35.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59521 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$45,345
Median Home Value
$67,800
Median Rent
$374/mo
Population
3,616
College Educated
16.6%
Homeownership
41.4%
Poverty Rate
34.2%
Median Age
30.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| KALISPELL MONTESSORI CENTER Kalispell, MT | 4.6 |
| Lodge Grass 7-8 Lodge Grass, MT | 4.6 |
| Darby 7-8 Darby, MT | 4.5 |
| Alberton Middle School Alberton, MT | 4.4 |
| Arlee 7-8 Arlee, MT | 4.8 |
| Helena Flats 7-8 Kalispell, MT | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Box Elder 7-8
What grades does Box Elder 7-8 serve?
Box Elder 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Box Elder 7-8?
Box Elder 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Box Elder 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Box Elder 7-8 is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Box Elder 7-8 rank in MT?
Box Elder 7-8 ranks #507 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Box Elder 7-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Box Elder 7-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Box Elder 7-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Box Elder 7-8 has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Box Elder 7-8 a charter school?
No, Box Elder 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Box Elder 7-8 a Title I school?
No, Box Elder 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Box Elder 7-8?
100.0% of students at Box Elder 7-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.9%
- Phone
- (406) 352-4195
Resources & Links
District
Box Elder Elem- District Enrollment
- 292
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,294
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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