MTMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Plains 7-8 — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Plains, Montana|Plains K-12
Plains, MT 59859
School Profile
Grades
7–8
Enrollment
59
Student:Teacher
14.8:1
Locale
Rural
District
Plains K-12Econ. Disadvantaged
55.9%
Phone
(406)826-8600School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
45-49%
Math Proficiency
30-34%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Dual Enrollment
7 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
27 test takers
Athletics
13 sports, 13 teams
72 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.1:1
Worse than average in MTTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
75
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
4.96
100% fully certified
Counselors
1.5
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,159
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,119
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,830
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 17%State 51%Local 32%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
31.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.0%
Unemployment rate
12.3%
Uninsured residents
9.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
47
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
44
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
75%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
13 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
12 (27%)
Other Health Impairment
5 (11%)
Autism
3 (7%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
65
Current enrollment
Declining(-24% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Plains 7-8
Enrollment at Plains 7-8 stands at 59 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.
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