Box Elder 7-8

Box Elder 7-8, a low-enrollment junior high in Box Elder, Montana, part of Box Elder Elem, educates 66 students, covering grades 7 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 139 students per school, that is 53% smaller than typical.

Across the 2 schools in Box Elder Elem (298 students total), Box Elder 7-8 accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Box Elder 7-8 reports that nearly all students (97%) are Native American. Other groups include 3% Hispanic.

On the resource side, Box Elder 7-8 lists 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.3:1. The state averages about 11.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Zooming out to the county, Hill County reports that the typical household earns roughly $52,798 per year, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Box Elder 7-8 is one of 18 public schools in Hill County (combined enrollment of about 2,958 students).

The closest other public school is Box Elder School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Box Elder 7-8 has climbed 16%, going from 57 students in 2018 to 66 in 2025.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.