Middle Schools in Yellowstone Academy Elementary

There is only one middle school, Yellowstone Academy 7-8, located within the Yellowstone Academy Elementary district in Montana. Despite significant per-student funding, this small middle school is significantly underperforming compared to state averages in both Mathematics and Reading proficiency.

Yellowstone Academy 7-8 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Montana middle schools over the past three school years, with a performance rating of 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Only 5% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and 15% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 46.03%. The school's diverse student population, which is predominantly White with significant representation of Native American and Hispanic students, may present unique challenges that the school has yet to effectively address.

Despite the high per-student spending of $58,145, which is significantly higher than the state average, Yellowstone Academy 7-8 continues to struggle to provide effective educational opportunities for its students. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the school's educational strategies. Further investigation may be warranted to understand the root causes of the school's poor performance and identify strategies for improvement.