Excellent
#61 of 603 schools in MT
Top 10% in state
Plains 7-8
Middle School · Plains K-12 · Plains, MT
A Plains K-12 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 549, Plains, MT 59859
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Plains 7-8 score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 6-year record (2017–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plains 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plains), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,667
Median home value
$403,800
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Plains K-12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,159NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plains 7-8 is listed in Plains K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plains 7-8
Plains 7-8 is a public middle school in Plains, MT, part of Plains K-12, serving approximately 59 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plains 7-8
What grades does Plains 7-8 serve?
Plains 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Plains 7-8?
Plains 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plains 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Plains 7-8 is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plains 7-8 rank in MT?
Plains 7-8 ranks #61 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Plains 7-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Plains 7-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Plains 7-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plains 7-8 has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Plains 7-8 a charter school?
No, Plains 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plains 7-8 a Title I school?
No, Plains 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plains 7-8?
55.9% of students at Plains 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
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sanders County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (406) 826-8600
- Area population (ZIP 59859)
- 4,204
- Area median age
- 55.1
Official sources & links
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 59859; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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