Enrollment
9
Middle
DISTRICT 20 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SACO ELEM·NCES 302337001030
Saco 7-8
321 Hwy 243, Saco, MT 59261 · (406) 527-3531 · Phillips 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
4.6:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.7:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
6 students
DISTRICT 69% · 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 | 6 | 67% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 33% |
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 Saco Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Saco 7-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9 | #212 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
+2 (+29%) vs 2020
-47% since 1990-91, when it was 17
Student : Teacher
4.6:1
was 3.5:1
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 | 1.9 | 4.6:1 | 67% (6) |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 1.7 | 2.9:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 7 | 1.8 | 3.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 7 | 2 | 3.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 7 | 2 | 3.5:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | 86% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 33% (4) |
| 1990-91 | 17 | 1 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Saco 7-8.
Since 2017-18: students up 29% (7 to 9); teachers down 4% (2 to 1.9).
About Saco 7-8
Saco 7-8 is a middle-grades school located in Saco, Montana, in Phillips County. A total of 9 students attend the school, which covers grades 7 through 8. Against the 139-student average for middle schools in Montana, enrollment here is 94% lower.
Saco 7-8 is part of a district of 2 schools: Saco Elem, with 40 students.
Saco 7-8's enrollment is 89% White. It is also 11% Hispanic.
Saco 7-8's 1.9 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 4.6:1. That is lower than the 11.3:1 average for middle schools in Montana. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 67%.
County data help place the school in context: in Phillips County, the median household income is $53,417, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and about 4% of people live in poverty. In all, Phillips County has 13 public schools and roughly 662 students.
Saco School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. In all, 2 other public schools sit within five miles of Saco 7-8.
The NCES locale for Saco 7-8 is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
2024-25 enrollment was 9, a 29% increase from 7 in 2020-21. The number of students per teacher rose from 3.5 to 4.6 over 4 years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Phillips County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,221
Census ACS
Median income
$53,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
662 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Saco
- Saco SchoolElementary · 31 students
- Saco High SchoolHigh · 15 students
Nearby schools
- Saco School0.0 mi · 31
- Saco High School0.0 mi · 15
- Hinsdale High School12.8 mi · 18
- Hinsdale 7-812.8 mi · 9
- Hinsdale School12.8 mi · 36
- Whitewater 6-824.6 mi · 8
Frequently asked questions
About Saco 7-8How many students attend Saco 7-8?
Saco 7-8 enrolls approximately 9 students in grades 07-08.
Is Saco 7-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Saco 7-8 is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many students per teacher at Saco 7-8?
Approximately 4.6:1 students per teacher at Saco 7-8.
How diverse is Saco 7-8?
Saco 7-8 reports a student body of 89% White, 11% Hispanic.
What district is Saco 7-8 in?
Saco 7-8 is part of Saco Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.