Utterback 7-8

Located at 24 2nd Avenue Southwest, in Conrad, Montana, Utterback 7-8 is a close-knit junior high that serves 81 students (grades 7 through 8), part of Conrad Elem. Compared to the state average of about 139 students per school, that is 42% leaner than typical.

Across the 3 schools in Conrad Elem (340 students total), Utterback 7-8 accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Utterback 7-8 lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (93%). Other groups include 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 79% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. An estimated 43% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Pondera County runs at roughly 61%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Pondera County indicate median household income runs about $52,338, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. Utterback 7-8 is one of 15 public schools in Pondera County (combined enrollment of about 820 students).

Nearest neighbor: Utterback 4-6, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Utterback 7-8 has remained close to its prior level, going from 81 students in 2018 to 81 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 18.4:1 in 2018 to 15.0:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.