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Willow Creek 7-8

407 Main Street, Willow Creek, MT 59760 · (406) 285-6991 · Gallatin County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL9 STUDENTS
Enrollment
9
Middle
DISTRICT 21 · STATE 139
Student : Teacher
4.7:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.9:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
3 students
DISTRICT 32% · 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 7
4
Grade 8
5
Student demographics
White
9100%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 76%
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
444%
Female
556%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
Math
48.0%
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
9
+1 (+13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.7:1
was 7.0:1
% White
100%
was 88%
% Hispanic
0%
was 13%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Willow Creek 7-8

Willow Creek 7-8 is one of the minimally staffed middle schools in Willow Creek, Montana, overseen by Willow Creek Elem, with 9 students on its rolls from grades 7 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 139 students per school, that is 94% leaner than typical.

Willow Creek Elem comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 42 students; Willow Creek 7-8 is among them.

Looking at the student body, Willow Creek 7-8 records that nearly all students (100%) are White. The wider county runs roughly 89% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Willow Creek 7-8 records 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 4.7:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. About 33% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is north of Gallatin County's rate of about 25%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Gallatin County indicate median household income runs about $93,528, about 54% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across Gallatin County's 48 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,170 students), Willow Creek 7-8 is one campus in the mix.

Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek 7-8.

Willow Creek 7-8 operates from a small-town location.

Over the past 7-year window. Willow Creek 7-8's enrollment has grew 13% since 2018, when it stood at 8 (now 9). Over the same period, the White share expanded from 88% to 100%. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 7.0:1 in 2018 to 4.7:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Willow Creek 7-8 typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Gallatin County at a glance

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Population
124,074
Census ACS
Median income
$93,528
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
48
14,170 students

Quick facts

School name
Willow Creek 7-8
District
Willow Creek Elem
Address
407 Main Street, Willow Creek, MT 59760
Phone
(406) 285-6991
County
Gallatin County
Level
Middle
Grade range
07–08
Total enrollment
9
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
4.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
3 (33%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302814000972
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Willow Creek 7-8
What is the total enrollment at Willow Creek 7-8?
Willow Creek 7-8 enrolls approximately 9 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does Willow Creek 7-8 serve?
Willow Creek 7-8 serves grades 07-08.
How many students per teacher at Willow Creek 7-8?
Approximately 4.7:1 students per teacher at Willow Creek 7-8.
How diverse is Willow Creek 7-8?
Willow Creek 7-8 reports a student body of 100% White.
Is Willow Creek 7-8 public or private?
Willow Creek 7-8 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Willow Creek Elem.
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