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Savage 6-8

368 Mesa South, Savage, MT 59262 · (406) 776-2317 · Richland County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL29 STUDENTS
Enrollment
29
Middle
DISTRICT 47 · STATE 139
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.5:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
8 students
DISTRICT 26% · 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
Grade 6
10
Grade 7
9
Grade 8
10
Student demographics
White
2897%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
13%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1241%
Female
1759%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
30.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
49.5%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
29
+16 (+123%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 10.2:1
% White
97%
was 69%
% Hispanic
3%
was 15%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Savage 6-8

Set in Savage, Montana, Savage 6-8 is a minimally staffed 6-8 campus, run under Savage Elem. It instructs 29 students across grades 6 through 8. That puts it 79% below the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 139 students.

Savage 6-8 is one of 2 schools operated by Savage Elem, a district that works with 93 students overall.

On demographics, Savage 6-8 lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (97%). The remainder consists of 3% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Savage 6-8 has 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.8:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 28% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Richland County (around 37%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Richland County indicate median household earnings sit near $73,084, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Richland County runs 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,845 students), of which Savage 6-8 is one.

Savage High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Savage 6-8.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Savage 6-8's enrollment has increased 123% since 2018, when it stood at 13 (now 29). The White share of enrollment climbed from 69% to 97% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Richland County at a glance

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Population
11,235
Census ACS
Median income
$73,084
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,845 students

Quick facts

School name
Savage 6-8
District
Savage Elem
Address
368 Mesa South, Savage, MT 59262
Phone
(406) 776-2317
County
Richland County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
8 (28%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302352001040
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Savage 6-8
How many students attend Savage 6-8?
Savage 6-8 enrolls approximately 29 students in grades 06-08.
Is Savage 6-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Savage 6-8 is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Savage 6-8?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Savage 6-8 is approximately 10.8:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Savage 6-8?
At Savage 6-8, the student body is approximately 97% White, 3% Hispanic.
Is Savage 6-8 public or private?
Savage 6-8 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Savage Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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