Middle Schools in Big Sandy K-12

The Big Sandy K-12 school district in Montana has only one middle school, Big Sandy 7-8. This small middle school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 56th out of 200 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 156th out of 187 in 2022-2023. The school's performance on state tests is below the state average in all subjects, with only 24.14% of students proficient or better in mathematics, 27.59% in reading, and 16.67% in science, compared to state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively.

Big Sandy 7-8 has a predominantly White student population, with 82.76% of students identifying as White, 10.34% as Hispanic, and 6.9% as Native American. The school does not have any African American, Asian, or Pacific Islander students. With only 29 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, the small size of the school may be a factor in its declining performance, as the limited resources and opportunities available in a small school could be impacting the quality of education provided to its students.

Overall, the data suggests that Big Sandy K-12 and Big Sandy 7-8 need to closely examine the factors contributing to the school's declining performance and implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable education for all students.