Enrollment
4
Middle
DISTRICT 18 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TROUT CREEK ELEM·NCES 302652000211
Trout Creek 7-8
4 School Lane, Trout Creek, MT 59874 · (406) 827-3629 · Sanders County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL4 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
3.5:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.3:1 · 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 | 3 | 75% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 25% |
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 Trout Creek Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 48 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 Trout Creek 7-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4 | #223 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
4
-10 (-71%) vs 2020
-85% since 2000-01, when it was 26
Student : Teacher
3.5:1
was 14.0:1
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 | 4 | 1.2 | 3.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 15 | 1 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 1 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 1.9 | 5.8:1 | 100% (11) |
| 2015-16 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | 77% (10) |
| 2000-01 | 26 | 2 | 13.0:1 | 62% (16) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Trout Creek 7-8.
Since 2017-18: students down 64% (11 to 4); teachers down 39% (1.9 to 1.2).
About Trout Creek 7-8
Trout Creek 7-8 is a very small middle school with an address in Trout Creek, Montana. It offers grades 7 through 8 and has 4 students enrolled. By comparison, middle schools in Montana enroll about 139 students on average.
The Trout Creek Elem system has 2 schools and 36 students.
Of every 100 students at Trout Creek 7-8, about 75 are White. Other reported shares: 25% multiracial. Sanders County's residents are about 89% White, 14 points above the school's share.
The school had 1.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 3.5:1. By comparison, the average for middle schools in Montana is 11.3:1.
American Community Survey estimates for Sanders County show that median household income comes to about $57,476, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Sanders County counts 16 public schools with about 1,321 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Trout Creek School, is less than a tenth of a mile.
NCES assigns Trout Creek 7-8 the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
In 2020-21 the school reported 14 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 4. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The school's ratio dropped from 14.0:1 to 3.5:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The discussion board for Trout Creek 7-8 is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Sanders County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,285
Census ACS
Median income
$57,476
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,321 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Trout Creek School0.0 mi · 32
- Noxon School13.5 mi · 62
- Noxon High School13.5 mi · 56
- Noxon 7-813.5 mi · 28
- Thompson Falls Elem Schl20.4 mi · 240
- Thompson Falls 7-820.5 mi · 68
Frequently asked questions
About Trout Creek 7-8How many students attend Trout Creek 7-8?
Trout Creek 7-8 enrolls approximately 4 students in grades 07-08.
Is Trout Creek 7-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Trout Creek 7-8 is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many students per teacher at Trout Creek 7-8?
Approximately 3.5:1 students per teacher at Trout Creek 7-8.
How diverse is Trout Creek 7-8?
Trout Creek 7-8 reports a student body of 75% White, 25% Two or more.
Who oversees Trout Creek 7-8?
Trout Creek 7-8 is overseen by Trout Creek Elem in Sanders County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.