Gardiner High School is a public high school in Gardiner, Montana, United States. It is part of the Gardiner Public Schools district. All Gardiner schools students attend school in the same building. It is located on the former grounds of the Northern Pacific Railway Gardiner station.
Serving 26 students in grades 7-8, Gardiner 7-8 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardiner 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gardiner 7-8's student population of 26 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gardiner 7-8 ranks within the top 5% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardiner 7-8 is 0.15, 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
#8 out of 696 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Black
4%
1%
White
92%
76%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardiner 7-8's ranking?
Gardiner 7-8 is ranked #8 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Gardiner 7-8?
26 students attend Gardiner 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gardiner 7-8 students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardiner 7-8?
Gardiner 7-8 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardiner 7-8 offer ?
Gardiner 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gardiner 7-8 part of?
Gardiner 7-8 is part of Gardiner Elementary School District.
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