Plentywood 7-8

Plentywood 7-8 serves 51 middle school students in grades 7-8 with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 and four full-time equivalent teachers. The school has earned a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #129 out of 605 Montana schools, placing it in the 79th percentile statewide. Academically, the school shows particular strength in English Language Arts, where 64% of students perform at proficient or above levels across both grade levels.

Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, with 34% of students reaching proficiency. The school's overall academic score of 7.7 out of 10 reflects its commitment to student development in this small learning environment. The school community draws from a zip code area with a median household income of $65,625 and median home values around $156,500.

About 24% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate remains relatively low at 12.1%. Located at 100 East Laurel Avenue, Plentywood 7-8 sits in the heart of a remote rural Montana community in Sheridan County, where the close-knit atmosphere of fewer than 2,000 residents creates a supportive environment for young learners transitioning through their middle school years.

With an enrollment of 51 students, Plentywood 7-8 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Plentywood 7-8 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.