Middle Schools in Arlee Elementary

The Arlee Elementary school district in Montana is home to a single middle school, Arlee 7-8, which serves 64 students in grades 7 and 8. Despite the school's diverse student population, with a majority of Native American students, Arlee 7-8 has consistently underperformed academically compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Montana middle schools over the past three years.

Arlee 7-8 students perform significantly below the state averages in core subjects like Math (14.55% proficient vs. 36.59% statewide), Reading (16.92% proficient vs. 46.03% statewide), and Science (16.67% proficient vs. 37.03% statewide). Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,851, which is above the state average, the academic performance data suggests that additional resources alone may not be the sole solution to improving student achievement. A more comprehensive approach addressing instructional quality, curriculum, and school climate may be necessary to drive improvement.

The small size of Arlee 7-8, with just 64 students, may present both opportunities and challenges. While the low student-teacher ratio of 10:1 could allow for more personalized attention, the limited course offerings and extracurricular activities may be a concern for parents and students. Overall, the data indicates that Arlee 7-8 is a struggling middle school that needs to address significant academic performance gaps and improve its educational outcomes for students.