Serving 8 students in grades 6-8, Whitewater 6-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 8 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MT
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Whitewater 6-8 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 Whitewater 6-8 is 0.23, 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.
Whitewater 6-8 is ranked #119 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Whitewater 6-8?
8 students attend Whitewater 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Whitewater 6-8 students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitewater 6-8?
Whitewater 6-8 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 8 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
