Best Public Schools in Big Sandy, MT

The city of Big Sandy, Montana is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: F E Miley School (elementary), Big Sandy High School (high school), and Big Sandy 7-8 (middle school). These schools, part of the Big Sandy K-12 district, have seen fluctuations in their statewide rankings over the past few years, with Big Sandy High School and Big Sandy 7-8 experiencing significant declines in their rankings.

While Big Sandy High School ranked 13th out of 114 Montana high schools and received a 4-star rating in the 2021-2022 school year, it dropped to a 1-star rating and 104th out of 124 high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Similarly, Big Sandy 7-8 has seen a decline from a 4-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 1-star rating in 2022-2023. Despite these fluctuations, the schools maintain relatively small student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.6:1 at Big Sandy High School to 12.2:1 at F E Miley School, which could be a positive factor for student learning and engagement.

The student population in Big Sandy's schools is predominantly white, ranging from 76.19% to 82.76% across the three schools. The percentage of Native American students is also notable, ranging from 6.9% to 11.11%, while the Hispanic student population is relatively small, ranging from 4.76% to 10.34%. Unfortunately, the data does not provide information on the free and reduced lunch rates, which could offer insights into the socioeconomic status of the student population and potential challenges they may face.