Hysham is a town in and the county seat of Treasure County, Montana, United States. The population was 276 at the 2020 census.
Serving 11 students in grades 7-8, Hysham 7-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hysham 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hysham 7-8's student population of 11 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Motto
Hysham Public Schools believe that learning needs to be student-centered and highly challenging.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hysham 7-8 is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
27%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
55%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Hysham 7-8?
11 students attend Hysham 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hysham 7-8 students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hysham 7-8?
Hysham 7-8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hysham 7-8 offer ?
Hysham 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hysham 7-8 part of?
Hysham 7-8 is part of Hysham K-12 Schools.
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