The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in Science. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Broadview 7-8
Broadview 7-8 is a very small rural school serving only seventh and eighth grade in the town of Broadview, Montana, about a 35-mile drive northwest of Billings. The school is part of the Broadview Elem district, which covers this tiny agricultural community built around wheat farming and a historic railroad depot. The town itself has seen a population decline over recent decades, and the district has experienced a contraction in revenue and spending per student over the last four school years, a financial trend that families may want to understand further.
The school is small, with an enrollment that matches its grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic context of this rural agricultural area. The school serves only seventh and eighth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on special education or English learner populations was available.
On state assessments, Broadview 7-8 shows a mixed picture. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was below the midpoint of what one would hope to see, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was also below a strong benchmark. Science results were notably stronger, with a majority of students reaching proficiency. When compared to other districts in Yellowstone County, Broadview 7-8's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits in the top quartile, meaning that relative to its county peers, the school performs well. This is a small school with a small number of test-takers, so year-to-year results can shift meaningfully.
The school serves only seventh and eighth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, and staffing were not available. The school is not a charter and does not have a magnet designation. Information on Title I status was also not provided.
Broadview itself is a very small rural town with a declining population, and the district has seen a contraction in both revenue and spending per student over the last four school years. This financial trend is something families moving into the area may want to ask about, particularly regarding how it affects programming for the middle school grades. The school's small size means that students receive instruction in a setting where they are well known by staff, and the school's proficiency index places it in the top quartile among districts in Yellowstone County, a strong relative showing. For a family considering this area, the school offers a very small, rural middle school experience with a solid comparative academic record, set in a town that is stable but not growing, with limited local amenities and a long commute to Billings for most services.
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