Serving 128 students in grades 7-8, Huntley Project 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntley Project 7-8's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Mascot
Red Devils
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Colors
Red, White
School Rankings
Huntley Project 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntley Project 7-8 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntley Project 7-8's ranking?
Huntley Project 7-8 is ranked #521 out of 722 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Huntley Project 7-8?
128 students attend Huntley Project 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Huntley Project 7-8 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntley Project 7-8?
Huntley Project 7-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Huntley Project 7-8 offer ?
Huntley Project 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntley Project 7-8 part of?
Huntley Project 7-8 is part of Huntley Project K-12 Schools School District.
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