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Ophir 7-8

Summary:

Ophir 7-8 is a public middle school located in Gallatin Gateway, MT, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 98. The school is part of the Big Sky School K-12 District, which is ranked 73 out of 300 school districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating.

Ophir 7-8 consistently outperforms the state average in Montana state assessments for Mathematics, Reading, and Science, with 49.47% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 65.26% in Reading, and 34.38% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 15.4 over the past three school years, and its spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,476, which is higher than the state average.

While Ophir 7-8 has maintained a high ranking among Montana middle schools, its statewide ranking has declined from 12th in 2014-2015 to 49th in 2022-2023. This could indicate that other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate, and the school may need to re-evaluate its strategies to maintain its competitive edge. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly White, with 89.8% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year, which may be an area for the school to consider addressing.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 45465 Gallatin Rd-30
       Gallatin Gateway, MT  59730

(406) 995-4281

District: Big Sky School K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,579 Help


Students who attend Ophir 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Lone Peak High School

Feeder schools for Ophir 7-8:

Elementary:    Ophir Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  98

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ophir 7-8 ranks better than 73.8% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ophir 7-8 is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Ophir 7-8 employs 8.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ophir 7-8 is $13,579.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ophir 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ophir 7-8 49th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Ophir 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Big Sky School K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sky School K-12 73rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ophir 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 63.56 52nd 156 66.7%
2013 74.87 26th 159 83.6%
2015 83.80 12th 156 92.3%
2016 51.12 37th 81 54.3%
2021 67.19 57th 200 71.5%
2022 73.58 50th 190 73.7%
2023 71.38 49th 187 73.8%
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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 Ophir 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 23 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2010 35 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2011 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
2012 18 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20
2013 52 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 54
2014 62 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 65
2015 85 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 93
2016 96 0 0 10 0 0 3 0 109
2017 80 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 89
2018 76 0 1 6 0 0 6 0 89
2019 95 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 102
2020 87 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 98
2021 89 0 2 8 0 0 2 0 101
2022 95 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 106
2023 88 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 98

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 Ophir 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 27 3.1 8.7 n/a
2010 37 3.4 10.6 10.8
2011 34 3.4 9.9 8.8
2012 20 3.0 6.6 0
2013 54 3.1 17.0 9.3
2014 65 5.8 11.0 6.2
2015 93 7.0 13.2 9.7
2016 109 6.0 18.1 11
2017 89 5.6 15.8 7.9
2018 89 6.8 13.0 4.5
2019 102 4.9 20.4 2.9
2020 98 6.3 15.4 4.1
2021 101 7.0 14.4 n/a
2022 106 6.8 15.4 n/a
2023 98 8.2 11.9 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 Ophir 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 27 3.1 8.7 n/a
2010 37 3.4 10.6 10.8
2011 34 3.4 9.9 8.8
2012 20 3.0 6.6 0
2013 54 3.1 17.0 9.3
2014 65 5.8 11.0 6.2
2015 93 7.0 13.2 9.7
2016 109 6.0 18.1 11
2017 89 5.6 15.8 7.9
2018 89 6.8 13.0 4.5
2019 102 4.9 20.4 2.9
2020 98 6.3 15.4 4.1
2021 101 7.0 14.4 n/a
2022 106 6.8 15.4 n/a
2023 98 8.2 11.9 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 Ophir 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,476
2021 $15,326
2022 $11,825
2023 $13,579

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ophir 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 Students10298
 3.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander00
White9588
 7.4%
Two or More Races03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ophir 7-8

Students at Ophir 7-8 are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 98 students attended Ophir 7-8.

Students who attend Ophir 7-8 usually go on to attend Lone Peak High School

Ophir 7-8 ranks 49th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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