Enrollment
24
Middle
DISTRICT 77 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BROADUS ELEM·NCES 300000601035
Broadus 7-8
500 N Trautman, Broadus, MT 59317 · (406) 436-2658 · Powder River County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
3 students
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 14 | 58% |
| Grade 8 | 10 | 42% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Broadus Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
34.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
24.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 25 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Broadus 7-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #156 of 227 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
24
-8 (-25%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 49
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
was 8.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | 3.8 | 6.3:1 | 13% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 35 | 3.7 | 9.6:1 | 49% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 38 | 3.5 | 10.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 32 | 4 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 3.2 | 10.9:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 27 | 3 | 9.0:1 | 44% (12) |
| 2010-11 | 51 | 3 | 17.0:1 | 31% (16) |
| 2000-01 | 69 | 4 | 17.3:1 | 33% (23) |
| 1990-91 | 49 | 4 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Broadus 7-8.
Since 2017-18: students down 31% (35 to 24); teachers up 19% (3.2 to 3.8).
About Broadus 7-8
Broadus 7-8 is a middle-grades school in Broadus, Montana, and it is part of Broadus Elem. It has an enrollment of 24 students in grades 7 through 8. On average, middle schools in Montana enroll around 139, and this school is 83% below that mark.
Broadus Elem (2 schools, 153 students) runs Broadus 7-8.
The student body at Broadus 7-8 is 79% White. It is also 8% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 4% Native American. Powder River County's residents are about 91% White, 11 points above the school's share.
There are 3.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at Broadus 7-8, giving a ratio of 6.3:1. The school's 6.3:1 compares with an average of 11.3:1 for middle schools in Montana. By family income, 13% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 4% average for public schools in Powder River County.
In the surrounding county, Powder River County, the median household earns about $67,045 a year, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Broadus 7-8, Powder River County has 5 public schools.
Powder River Co Dist High, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES describes the area around Broadus 7-8 as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Broadus 7-8 had a net loss of 8 students, or 25%. The number of students per teacher dropped from 8.0 to 6.3 over 4 years.
The Broadus 7-8 discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Powder River County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,815
Census ACS
Median income
$67,045
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
234 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Broadus
- Broadus SchoolElementary · 129 students
- Powder River Co Dist HighHigh · 70 students
Nearby schools
- Powder River Co Dist High0.0 mi · 70
- Broadus School0.1 mi · 129
- Biddle School24.1 mi · 11
- Hammond School28.2 mi · 3
Frequently asked questions
About Broadus 7-8How large is Broadus 7-8?
Broadus 7-8 enrolls approximately 24 students in grades 07-08.
Is Broadus 7-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Broadus 7-8 is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many students per teacher at Broadus 7-8?
Approximately 6.3:1 students per teacher at Broadus 7-8.
How diverse is Broadus 7-8?
Broadus 7-8 reports a student body of 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more.
What district is Broadus 7-8 in?
Broadus 7-8 is part of Broadus Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.