Serving 16 students in grades 7-8, Yellowstone Academy 7-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellowstone Academy 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yellowstone Academy 7-8's student population of 16 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Yellowstone Academy 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellowstone Academy 7-8 is 0.40, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#620 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
White
75%
76%
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellowstone Academy 7-8's ranking?
Yellowstone Academy 7-8 is ranked #620 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Yellowstone Academy 7-8?
16 students attend Yellowstone Academy 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Yellowstone Academy 7-8 students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yellowstone Academy 7-8?
Yellowstone Academy 7-8 has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Yellowstone Academy 7-8 offer ?
Yellowstone Academy 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yellowstone Academy 7-8 part of?
Yellowstone Academy 7-8 is part of Yellowstone Academy Elementary School District.
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