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Hot Springs 7-8
Middle School · Hot Springs K-12
PO Box 1005, Hot Springs, MT 59845
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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About Hot Springs 7-8
Hot Springs 7-8 is a public middle school in Hot Springs, MT, part of Hot Springs K-12. Hot Springs 7-8 serves approximately 18 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Hot Springs 7-8 show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 18 students, Hot Springs 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.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Hot Springs 7-8 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hot Springs 7-8 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 18 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Address
- PO Box 1005, Hot Springs, MT 59845
- Phone
- (406) 741-2962
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 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: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 1005, Hot Springs, MT 59845
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hot Springs 7-8 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Plains 7-8 (rated 8.4/10, 14.3 miles away, in nearby Plains). Another option is Marion 7-8 (rated 7.9/10, 34.2 miles away, in nearby Marion). Additionally, Charlo 6-8 (rated 6.9/10, 25.7 miles away, in nearby Charlo). For more schools in Hot Springs, see our Hot Springs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 25.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs School Hot Springs | 0.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Hot Springs High School Hot Springs | 0.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Plains Elementary School Plains | 14.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Plains High School Plains | 14.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Plains 7-8 Plains | 14.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Valley View School Polson | 17.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Dixon 7-8 Dixon | 25.9 mi | — |
| Dixon Elementary Dixon | 25.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Dayton School Dayton | 25.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Superior High School Superior | 30.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Superior 7-8 Superior | 30.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Superior Elementary Superior | 30.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Marion School Marion | 34.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Marion 7-8 Marion | 34.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Polson Middle School Polson | 23.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Polson High School Polson | 23.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Cherry Valley School Polson | 23.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Charlo Elementary Charlo | 25.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Charlo 6-8 Charlo | 25.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Charlo High School Charlo | 25.7 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59845 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$31,458
Median Home Value
$174,200
Median Rent
$639/mo
Population
1,228
College Educated
20.5%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Median Age
52.3
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|---|---|
| Ashland 7-8 Ashland, MT | — |
| Augusta 7-8 Augusta, MT | — |
| BIG HORN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hardin, MT | — |
| Bainville 7-8 Bainville, MT | — |
| Barbara Gilligan 7-8 Brockton, MT | — |
| Belfry 7-8 Belfry, MT | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hot Springs 7-8
What grades does Hot Springs 7-8 serve?
Hot Springs 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Hot Springs 7-8?
Hot Springs 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 18 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs 7-8 is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Hot Springs 7-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hot Springs 7-8 has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Hot Springs 7-8 a charter school?
No, Hot Springs 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hot Springs 7-8 a Title I school?
No, Hot Springs 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hot Springs 7-8?
66.7% of students at Hot Springs 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
- 18
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sanders County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (406) 741-2962
Resources & Links
District
Hot Springs K-12- District Enrollment
- 159
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,542
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