A+
Excellent
96/100

Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 101 School Street, Chester, MT 59522
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 75% · Math 75% proficient · 90th percentile in Montana
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Montana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
37
Students
enrolled
6.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%90/100reading 87th percentile, math 93rd percentile among Montana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +42 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (+27 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+36 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%70%reading +14 pts, math +24 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 101 School Street
City Chester
ZIP Code 59522
District 3000098
NCES School ID 300009800998
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59522

Understanding the community around Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,406
Per Capita Income $29,992
Poverty Rate 20.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%
High School or Higher 74.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $147,500
Median Rent $670
Owner-Occupied 49.7%
Renter-Occupied 50.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 64.9%
Female 35.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.5%
Pacific Islander 5.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Black 2.7%
Two or More Races 2.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 37
Teachers (FTE) 5.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 has 37 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1.
What grades does Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 serve?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 receive per student?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 receives $14,814 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 in 59522 ▼
Avg Home Value
$217,352
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
50.3%

Other Schools in 59522

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026