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Alberton Middle School

Summary:

Alberton 7-8 is a small public middle school in Alberton, Montana, serving just 26 students in grades 7-8. Despite its small size, the school has consistently underperformed the state and nearby schools like DeSmet 6-8 and Frenchtown 6-8 in academic proficiency, with only 13% of students proficient in math and 17% proficient in reading.

Alberton 7-8 has a higher percentage of white students (84.62%) compared to the nearby schools, as well as a slightly higher percentage of Hispanic students. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 suggests a more personalized learning environment, but this has not translated into better academic outcomes. In fact, Alberton 7-8 has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Montana middle schools and maintains a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance.

The declining enrollment at Alberton 7-8, from 39 students in 2021-2022 to just 26 in 2022-2023, may be a concern for the school's long-term viability. The school's challenges appear to be unique, as the nearby DeSmet Elementary and Frenchtown K-12 Schools districts, while not top-performing themselves, significantly outperform Alberton 7-8 in academic proficiency and overall school rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 306 Railroad Ave
       Alberton, MT  59820

(406) 722-4413

District: Alberton K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
171st of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,686 Help


Students who attend Alberton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Alberton High School

Feeder schools for Alberton Middle School:

Elementary:    Alberton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  26

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
7.7%
African American:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alberton Middle School ranks worse than 91.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (7.7%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alberton Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Alberton Middle School employs 2.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alberton Middle School is $14,686.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alberton Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Alberton Middle School 171st of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Alberton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Alberton K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alberton K-12 Schools 264th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alberton Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.50 95th 171 44.4%
2005 45.44 110th 164 32.9%
2006 52.10 84th 146 42.5%
2007 29.01 130th 147 11.6%
2008 20.66 136th 149 8.7%
2010 31.80 134th 156 14.1%
2011 24.37 138th 161 14.3%
2012 27.15 134th 156 14.1%
2013 22.12 138th 159 13.2%
2015 11.70 137th 156 12.2%
2021 27.73 157th 200 21.5%
2022 14.88 164th 190 13.7%
2023 8.65 171st 187 8.6%
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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Enrollment information for Alberton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1999 41 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2000 43 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 45
2001 32 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 34
2002 33 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 35
2003 33 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 35
2004 33 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 34
2005 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2006 29 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2007 32 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2008 21 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2009 18 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2010 22 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2011 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
2012 24 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 25
2013 24 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 25
2014 18 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 21
2015 19 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 20
2016 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2017 18 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 19
2018 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18
2019 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18
2020 27 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 29
2021 25 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 29
2022 21 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 24
2023 22 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 26

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 Alberton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 29 1.9 15.3 34.5
1999 42 2.0 21.0 42.9
2000 45 2.1 21.4 44.4
2001 34 2.1 16.2 38.2
2002 35 2.8 12.5 62.9
2003 35 2.8 12.5 62.9
2004 34 3.0 11.3 52.9
2005 27 2.8 9.6 37
2006 31 2.8 11.1 45.2
2007 33 2.5 13.2 39.4
2008 22 2.5 8.8 36.4
2009 20 2.0 10.0 40
2010 23 2.4 9.3 47.8
2011 22 2.1 10.2 86.4
2012 25 2.1 11.7 52
2013 25 2.1 11.6 56
2014 21 2.8 7.3 71.4
2015 20 2.0 10.0 100
2016 18 2.0 9.0 100
2017 19 2.3 7.9 100
2018 18 2.4 7.2 100
2019 18 2.4 7.2 50
2020 29 2.4 11.9 65.5
2021 29 2.6 11.1 n/a
2022 24 2.6 9.1 n/a
2023 26 2.6 9.9 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 Alberton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 29 1.9 15.3 34.5
1999 42 2.0 21.0 42.9
2000 45 2.1 21.4 44.4
2001 34 2.1 16.2 38.2
2002 35 2.8 12.5 62.9
2003 35 2.8 12.5 62.9
2004 34 3.0 11.3 52.9
2005 27 2.8 9.6 37
2006 31 2.8 11.1 45.2
2007 33 2.5 13.2 39.4
2008 22 2.5 8.8 36.4
2009 20 2.0 10.0 40
2010 23 2.4 9.3 47.8
2011 22 2.1 10.2 86.4
2012 25 2.1 11.7 52
2013 25 2.1 11.6 56
2014 21 2.8 7.3 71.4
2015 20 2.0 10.0 100
2016 18 2.0 9.0 100
2017 19 2.3 7.9 100
2018 18 2.4 7.2 100
2019 18 2.4 7.2 50
2020 29 2.4 11.9 65.5
2021 29 2.6 11.1 n/a
2022 24 2.6 9.1 n/a
2023 26 2.6 9.9 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 Alberton Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,190
2021 $13,247
2022 $17,526
2023 $14,686

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alberton Middle School

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 Students1826
 44.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White1722
 29.4%
Two or More Races11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alberton Middle School

Students who attend Alberton Middle School usually go on to attend Alberton High School

Alberton Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Montana middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 26 students attended Alberton Middle School.

Students at Alberton Middle School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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