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North Star 7-8

Summary:

North Star 7-8 is a public middle school located in Rudyard, MT, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 36 students. This school is part of the North Star Elementary District, which is ranked 107 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Star 7-8 has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the state average and its feeder school, Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8. In the 2022-2023 school year, 58.82% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, 64.71% in Reading, and 44.44% in Science, outperforming the state averages. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing 25th out of 187 Montana middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Star 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, with 12.6 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year. This is lower than the nearby Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 school, which has a 3-star rating and lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. While North Star 7-8 has a predominantly white student population, the data does not include the free and reduced lunch rates, which could provide more insight into the school's socioeconomic demographics and potential challenges faced by the student population.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 105 3rd Ave NE
       Rudyard, MT  59540

(406) 355-4481

District: North Star Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,239 Help


Students who attend North Star 7-8 usually attend:

High:    North Star High School

Feeder schools for North Star 7-8:

Elementary:    North Star School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  36

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Star 7-8 ranks better than 86.6% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star 7-8 is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare North Star 7-8 employs 2.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star 7-8 is $12,239.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Star 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks North Star 7-8 25th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See North Star 7-8 in the ranking list.)

North Star Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Elementary 107th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Star 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 67.56 32nd 147 78.2%
2008 41.54 112th 149 24.8%
2009 28.06 127th 147 13.6%
2010 64.97 47th 156 69.9%
2011 57.55 86th 161 46.6%
2012 61.68 66th 156 57.7%
2013 78.78 10th 159 93.7%
2015 22.79 124th 156 20.5%
2021 82.95 21st 200 89.5%
2022 61.89 69th 190 63.7%
2023 82.68 25th 187 86.6%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Star 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 27 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 30
2007 25 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 26
2008 15 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2009 17 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2010 23 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2011 22 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 24
2012 26 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 29
2013 24 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 29
2014 19 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 24
2015 25 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 28
2016 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
2017 22 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 24
2018 27 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 30
2019 23 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 28
2020 20 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 25
2021 25 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 28
2022 24 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 29
2023 30 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 30 2.6 11.5 23.3
2007 26 2.3 11.3 42.3
2008 17 2.2 7.7 52.9
2009 21 2.7 7.8 57.1
2010 26 2.8 9.0 53.8
2011 24 1.9 12.3 54.2
2012 29 2.4 12.0 44.8
2013 29 2.2 12.6 51.7
2014 24 2.4 9.6 58.3
2015 28 2.0 14.0 35.7
2016 22 2.0 11.0 50
2017 24 2.3 10.0 54.2
2018 30 2.3 12.5 36.7
2019 28 3.2 8.7 39.3
2020 25 3.2 7.7 48
2021 28 2.7 10.1 n/a
2022 29 2.4 11.9 n/a
2023 36 2.8 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Star 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 30 2.6 11.5 23.3
2007 26 2.3 11.3 42.3
2008 17 2.2 7.7 52.9
2009 21 2.7 7.8 57.1
2010 26 2.8 9.0 53.8
2011 24 1.9 12.3 54.2
2012 29 2.4 12.0 44.8
2013 29 2.2 12.6 51.7
2014 24 2.4 9.6 58.3
2015 28 2.0 14.0 35.7
2016 22 2.0 11.0 50
2017 24 2.3 10.0 54.2
2018 30 2.3 12.5 36.7
2019 28 3.2 8.7 39.3
2020 25 3.2 7.7 48
2021 28 2.7 10.1 n/a
2022 29 2.4 11.9 n/a
2023 36 2.8 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Star 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,860
2021 $16,967
2022 $15,502
2023 $12,239

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star 7-8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2836
 28.6%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White2330
 30.4%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Star 7-8

North Star 7-8 ranks 25th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 36 students attended North Star 7-8.

Students who attend North Star 7-8 usually go on to attend North Star High School

Students at North Star 7-8 are 83% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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