Saco 7-8
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
321 Hwy 243, Saco, MT 59261 · (406) 527-3531 · Part of Saco Elementary School District
Students
9
Students per teacher
5:1
Free or reduced lunch
67%
Setting
Rural
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Saco 7-8
- Math proficiency 41 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 29 pts above the state
- Small classes: 5 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 28.6% since 2020–21
- Next stop for Saco kids: Saco High School
On the path
Where Saco kids come from and go next. The whole path →
Test scores
2020–21Math proficiency75%
State average 34.5%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 46.1%
Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).
Location
Directions ↗321 Hwy 243, Saco
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 76
Grade 83
Enrollment over time
7’20
9’21
7’22
5’23
9’24
Up 28.6% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 89%Hispanic 11%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Saco 7-8 from Saco families.
Other schools in Saco Elementary School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Montana’s other public schools; Saco’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.