The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 64% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Reed Point 7-8
Reed Point 7-8 is a middle school serving only seventh and eighth grades in the Reed Point Elem district, a very small rural district in south-central Montana. The school sits on Central Avenue in Reed Point, a census-designated place with a tiny population, a scattering of homes, and a short Main Street that includes the Waterhole Saloon, which is described as part watering hole and part museum. The town is quiet most days, with activity concentrated around annual events such as the Great Montana Sheep Drive on Labor Day weekend and the Yellowstone River Boat Float in July. Surroundings are agricultural and ranching country; homesteaders originally arrived from Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the Midwest. The school’s location on the main corridor means it is integrated into the town’s compact center rather than set apart.
Academically, the school’s state test results in math and English language arts showed a strong majority of students meeting state standards. Relative to other districts in Stillwater County, the school’s overall proficiency placed it among the highest. These results come from a very small student group, so a single year’s numbers can shift noticeably. Science test results were not reported due to small student counts. The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate applies.
The student body is very small. All students are white, and a modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. No data on special education identification or English learner status was available for this school. The school offers no record of discipline data, course access, or staffing ratios; those fields were not reported.
Home values in the area have risen at a pace noticeably above the national average over the past year, though the housing stock is limited given the town’s size. The local economy is driven by agriculture, ranching, and a handful of small businesses. The school district itself is one of the few institutional employers. No major new housing developments or growth initiatives were identified; the town has remained very small for decades. The median household income for the area reflects the limited local economy.
The district brief turned up no recent policy changes, bond measures, or curriculum shifts of lasting note; this is a small rural district with minimal public documentation of change. Families who choose Reed Point 7-8 are likely drawn to the quiet, rural setting and the small-scale environment where a child can be known individually. The academic results relative to the county suggest solid core instruction, but the small numbers mean the school’s profile can vary year to year. After eighth grade, students move on to a high school setting; this data does not cover that next step.
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