F E Miley School

Q: Is F E Miley School a good school?

F E Miley School ranks 226 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

F E Miley School is an elementary school in Big Sandy, Montana, serving 105 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Big Sandy K-12 District, which is ranked 244 out of 300 districts in the state.

While F E Miley School outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 39.39% of students proficient or better in Reading compared to 36.04% for the district and 46.03% for the state, the school's racial makeup is significantly less diverse than nearby schools. F E Miley has a much higher percentage of White students (78.1%) compared to Rocky Boy School (11.54%) and Box Elder School (0%), which serve predominantly Native American student populations. Additionally, F E Miley's test scores have been somewhat inconsistent, with the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics decreasing from 36.51% in 2021-2022 to 33.33% in 2022-2023.

The stark differences in test scores and racial makeup between F E Miley School and the nearby Rocky Boy Elementary and Box Elder Elementary schools serving predominantly Native American students may raise questions about equity and access to quality education in the region. While F E Miley School appears to be performing relatively well, further investigation and potential interventions may be needed to ensure all students in the area have equal opportunities to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520

(406) 378-2406

District: Big Sandy K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,137

Students who attend F E Miley School usually attend:

Middle:	Big Sandy 7-8
High:	Big Sandy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 111

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

American Indian:

9.9%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details F E Miley School ranks worse than 68.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), American Indian (9.9%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at F E Miley School is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare F E Miley School employs 9.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at F E Miley School is $17,137.

Schooldigger Rankings:

F E Miley School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Big Sandy K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sandy K-12 244^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for F E Miley School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2021	54.52	191^st	356	46.3%
2022	43.32	226^th	329	31.3%
2023	40.19	226^th	332	31.9%

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

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

I love the education my children receive at this school. The one on one attention and advanced classes are amazing. The teachers really care. Close Quote

Enrollment information for F E Miley School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	80	0	1	1	11	1	94
2018	63	1	0	3	13	2	82
2019	67	1	0	6	10	1	85
2020	82	1	0	5	11	3	102
2021	81	1	0	6	11	3	102
2022	82	1	0	7	10	3	103
2023	82	1	0	5	11	6	105
2024	85	1	0	4	11	10	111

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 F E Miley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	94	9.8	9.5	50
2018	82	9.8	8.3	52.4
2019	85	9.9	8.5	60
2020	102	8.0	12.7	56.9
2021	102	9.3	10.9	n/a
2022	103	9.8	10.4	n/a
2023	105	8.5	12.2	n/a
2024	111	9.7	11.3	68.5

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 F E Miley School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	94	9.8	9.5	50
2018	82	9.8	8.3	52.4
2019	85	9.9	8.5	60
2020	102	8.0	12.7	56.9
2021	102	9.3	10.9	n/a
2022	103	9.8	10.4	n/a
2023	105	8.5	12.2	n/a
2024	111	9.7	11.3	68.5

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 F E Miley School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$15,518
2022	$15,369
2023	$17,137

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on F E Miley 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 Students	85	105	23.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	10	11	10%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	67	82	22.4%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%

Schools Near F E Miley School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
F E Miley School	Public	PK, KG-6	342 Vernon Ave	Big Sandy	59520	Chouteau County	Big Sandy K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 378-2406	111	10	11.3	68.5%	85 (76.6%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.0%)	40.2	226^th of 332 public elementary schools	31.9%		43.3	226^th of 329 public elementary schools	31.3%		33.3	39.4	29.4	$17,137
Box Elder School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 Main Street	Box Elder	59521	Hill County	Box Elder Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 352-3222	234	22	10.6	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	230 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.5	288^th of 332 public elementary schools	13.3%		8.6	310^th of 329 public elementary schools	5.8%	22	13.5	24.1	25.0	$18,479
Rocky Boy School	Public	PK, KG-8	81 Mission Taylor Road	Box Elder	59521	Hill County	Rocky Boy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 395-4474	367	25	14.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	361 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.4	316^th of 332 public elementary schools	4.8%		5.4	316^th of 329 public elementary schools	4.0%		8.0	8.0	8.3	$21,140

Frequently Asked Questions about F E Miley School

What schools do graduates of F E Miley School attend?

Students who attend F E Miley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Big Sandy 7-8
High : Big Sandy High School

What is the racial makeup of F E Miley School?

Students at F E Miley School are 77% White, 10% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend F E Miley School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 111 students attended F E Miley School.

Is F E Miley School a good school?

F E Miley School ranks 226^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is F E Miley School in?

Big Sandy K-12

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