Poplar 7-8

Poplar 7-8 is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Poplar, Montana. Serving students from seventh to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 123 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1 with 14 full-time equivalent teachers. Despite being part of a small community, Poplar 7-8 faces challenges in academic performance, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and state ranking of #534 out of 605 schools in Montana (placing it in the 12th percentile).

On standardized tests, only 8% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and a mere 2% meet proficiency standards in Math. The school is focusing on student development and is committed to improving academic outcomes for its students. Poplar 7-8 sits in the heart of a tight-knit rural community where everyone knows each other, making it a close-knit environment for learning and growth.

With an enrollment of 123 students, Poplar 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.

While current test scores at Poplar 7-8 are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, Poplar 7-8 offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.