Middle Schools in Nashua K-12 Schools

The Nashua K-12 Schools district in Montana has only one middle school, Nashua 6-8, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of just 24 students. Despite the small school size and relatively high per-student spending of $14,209, Nashua 6-8 has faced declining academic performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 58th out of 190 schools in 2021-2022 to 135th out of 187 schools in 2022-2023.

Academically, Nashua 6-8 underperforms compared to the statewide Montana averages, with only 30.43% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 34.78% proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 62.5% White, 4.17% African American, 8.33% Hispanic, 16.67% Native American, and 8.33% two or more races, may present unique challenges and opportunities in terms of educational delivery and personalized attention.

Overall, the data suggests that Nashua K-12 Schools district and its sole middle school, Nashua 6-8, are facing significant academic challenges, despite the school's small size and relatively high per-student spending. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of these issues and identify potential areas for improvement to better support student learning and achievement.