Serving 73 students in grades 7-8, Thompson Falls 7-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Thompson Falls 7-8's student population of 73 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Thompson Falls 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson Falls 7-8 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Thompson Falls 7-8 is ranked #412 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Thompson Falls 7-8?
73 students attend Thompson Falls 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Thompson Falls 7-8 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Falls 7-8?
Thompson Falls 7-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thompson Falls 7-8 offer ?
Thompson Falls 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Thompson Falls 7-8 part of?
Thompson Falls 7-8 is part of Thompson Falls Elementary School District.
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