Enrollment
8
Middle
DISTRICT 18 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RYEGATE K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302334000981
Ryegate 7-8
207 2nd Ave W, Ryegate, MT 59074 · (406) 568-2215 · Golden Valley County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL8 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
4.7:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.7:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 100% · 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 | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 75% |
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
Students here typically continue to
Ryegate 7-8→Ryegate High School
Based on grade levels within Ryegate K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Ryegate 7-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #215 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
8
+3 (+60%) vs 2020
-47% since 2000-01, when it was 15
Student : Teacher
4.7:1
was 5.0:1
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 | 8 | 1.7 | 4.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 1 | 9.8:1 | 30% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 1.2 | 3.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 1.4 | 1.5:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | 67% (4) |
| 2010-11 | 10 | N/A | N/A | 70% (7) |
| 2000-01 | 15 | 1 | 15.0:1 | 40% (6) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ryegate 7-8.
Since 2017-18: students up 300% (2 to 8); teachers up 26% (1.4 to 1.7).
About Ryegate 7-8
Ryegate 7-8 is a small middle-grades school. Its address is in Ryegate, Montana. It educates 8 students in grades 7 through 8. The school's enrollment is 94% smaller than the 139 average for middle schools in Montana.
In Ryegate K-12 Schools, 3 schools enroll a combined 55 students.
Ryegate 7-8 enrolls a student body that is 88% White. It is also 13% multiracial. For comparison, Golden Valley County is about 90% White.
Ryegate 7-8 counts 1.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 4.7 students for each one. Among middle schools in Montana, the typical ratio is 11.3:1.
Golden Valley County has these Census figures: median household income is about $58,333, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Ryegate 7-8 is among the 6 public schools in Golden Valley County.
The closest public school, Ryegate High School, is less than a tenth of a mile from Ryegate 7-8. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal counts for Ryegate 7-8: 5 students in 2020-21, 8 in 2024-25. A gap this wide can follow a change in the grades offered.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Ryegate 7-8 covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Golden Valley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
899
Census ACS
Median income
$58,333
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
129 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ryegate K-12 Schools
- Ryegate SchoolElementary · 33 students
- Ryegate High SchoolHigh · 14 students
Other schools in Ryegate
- Ryegate SchoolElementary · 33 students
- Ryegate High SchoolHigh · 14 students
Nearby schools
- Ryegate High School0.0 mi · 14
- Ryegate School0.0 mi · 33
- Lavina High School15.4 mi · 23
- Lavina Elementary15.4 mi · 31
- Lavina Middle School15.4 mi · 20
- Rapelje School22.5 mi · 34
Frequently asked questions
About Ryegate 7-8What is the total enrollment at Ryegate 7-8?
Ryegate 7-8 enrolls approximately 8 students in grades 07-08.
Is Ryegate 7-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Ryegate 7-8 is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many teachers does Ryegate 7-8 have?
Ryegate 7-8 employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ryegate 7-8?
At Ryegate 7-8, the student body is approximately 88% White, 13% Two or more.
Is Ryegate 7-8 public or private?
Ryegate 7-8 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Ryegate K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.