Serving 23 students in grades 7-8, Sunburst 7 - 8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 23 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Sunburst 7 - 8 ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunburst 7 - 8 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sunburst 7 - 8 is ranked #77 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sunburst 7 - 8?
23 students attend Sunburst 7 - 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sunburst 7 - 8 students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunburst 7 - 8?
Sunburst 7 - 8 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 23 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
