Richey 7-8

Richey 7-8 is one of the very small middle-grades schools in Richey, Montana, overseen by Richey Elem, with 9 students on its rolls from grades 7 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 139 students per school, that is 94% smaller than typical.

Across the 2 schools in Richey Elem (56 students total), Richey 7-8 accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Richey 7-8 records that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school shows 11% Native American, 11% Pacific Islander. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 93%.

On the resource side, On paper, Richey 7-8 has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 4.7:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 44% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Dawson County put the typical household earns roughly $71,334 per year, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Dawson County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,182 students), Richey 7-8 is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Richey High School, around 0.0 miles off. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Richey 7-8's enrollment has shrank 10% since 2018, when it stood at 10 (now 9). The White share of enrollment edged down from 100% to 78% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 2.6:1 in 2018 to 4.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Richey 7-8 typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.