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#425 of 603 schools in MT

Choteau 7-8

Middle School · Choteau Elem · Choteau, MT

A Choteau Elem middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

204 7th Ave NW, Choteau, MT 59422

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,192
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Choteau 7-8 score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Choteau 7-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated747/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,479

Median home value

$224,300

Median rent

$717/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Choteau Elem

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,192NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Choteau 7-8 is listed in Choteau Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Choteau 7-8

Choteau 7-8 is a public middle school in Choteau, MT, part of Choteau Elem, serving approximately 54 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Choteau 7-8

What grades does Choteau 7-8 serve?

Choteau 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Choteau 7-8?

Choteau 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Choteau 7-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Choteau 7-8 is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Choteau 7-8 rank in MT?

Choteau 7-8 ranks #425 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Choteau 7-8's MySchoolScout rating?

Choteau 7-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Choteau 7-8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Choteau 7-8 has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Choteau 7-8 a charter school?

No, Choteau 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Choteau 7-8 a Title I school?

No, Choteau 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Choteau 7-8?

55.6% of students at Choteau 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Teton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 59422)
2,947
Area median age
45.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59422; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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