Enrollment
9
Middle
DISTRICT 23 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HINSDALE ELEM·NCES 301434001073
Hinsdale 7-8
600 North Montana, Hinsdale, MT 59241 · (406) 364-2314 · Valley County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL9 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
4.3:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.6:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
6 students
DISTRICT 75% · 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 | 5 | 56% |
| Grade 8 | 4 | 44% |
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 Hinsdale Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
30.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
30.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 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 Hinsdale 7-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9 | #210 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
9
-7 (-44%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 13
Student : Teacher
4.3:1
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 | 9 | 2.1 | 4.3:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 2.1 | 1.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 1.6 | 1.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 12 | 2.4 | 5.0:1 | 67% (8) |
| 2015-16 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | 54% (7) |
| 2010-11 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 33% (4) |
| 2000-01 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | 31% (4) |
| 1990-91 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hinsdale 7-8.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (12 to 9); teachers down 12% (2.4 to 2.1).
About Hinsdale 7-8
Hinsdale 7-8 is a middle school in Hinsdale, Montana, and it is part of Hinsdale Elem. Enrollment is 9 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 7 through 8. Against the 139-student average for middle schools in Montana, enrollment here is 94% lower.
Hinsdale Elem includes 2 schools. Together they enroll 45 students.
At Hinsdale 7-8, White students make up 78% of the student body. The school is also 22% Native American.
Federal staffing data show 2.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at Hinsdale 7-8 and a ratio of 4.3:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 11.3:1 average for middle schools in Montana. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 67% of enrollment. That rate is above the 54% average among public schools in Valley County.
Within Valley County, the median household income is $71,695, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. In all, Valley County has 16 public schools and roughly 1,115 students.
The nearest other public school, Hinsdale High School, is less than a tenth of a mile away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
Hinsdale 7-8 falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, reported enrollment went from 16 to 9. Such a large difference may reflect a change in the grades served. By 2024-25, the school had 4.3 students per teacher, compared with 8.0 in 2020-21.
Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Valley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,519
Census ACS
Median income
$71,695
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,115 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hinsdale
- Hinsdale SchoolElementary · 36 students
- Hinsdale High SchoolHigh · 18 students
Nearby schools
- Hinsdale High School0.0 mi · 18
- Hinsdale School0.0 mi · 36
- Saco School12.8 mi · 31
- Saco High School12.8 mi · 15
- Saco 7-812.8 mi · 9
- Irle Elementary School24.4 mi · 380
Frequently asked questions
About Hinsdale 7-8How many students attend Hinsdale 7-8?
Hinsdale 7-8 enrolls approximately 9 students in grades 07-08.
Is Hinsdale 7-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hinsdale 7-8 is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale 7-8?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hinsdale 7-8 is approximately 4.3:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hinsdale 7-8?
At Hinsdale 7-8, the student body is approximately 78% White.
Who oversees Hinsdale 7-8?
Hinsdale 7-8 is overseen by Hinsdale Elem in Valley County.
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