Big Sandy 7-8

Summary:

Big Sandy 7-8 is a public middle school in Big Sandy, Montana, serving 29 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Big Sandy K-12 District, which is ranked 244 out of 300 districts in the state.

Big Sandy 7-8 has a relatively diverse student population, with 82.76% White, 10.34% Hispanic, and 6.9% Native American students, which is higher than the nearby Rocky Boy 7-8 (91.43% Native American) and Box Elder 7-8 (98.21% Native American) schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (24.14%), Reading (27.59%), and Science (16.67%) are lower than the state averages but higher than the nearby Rocky Boy 7-8 and Box Elder 7-8 schools. However, Big Sandy 7-8's statewide ranking has declined from a 4-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 1-star rating in 2022-2023, indicating a need for improvement.

With a small student-teacher ratio ranging from 10 to 11.2 students per teacher, Big Sandy 7-8 offers a more personalized learning environment compared to the nearby Rocky Boy 7-8 (12.6 students per teacher) and Box Elder 7-8 (11.5 students per teacher) schools. However, the school's small size may also present challenges in terms of limited resources and extracurricular opportunities. Overall, while Big Sandy 7-8 has shown better performance than the nearby schools, its declining academic proficiency and statewide ranking suggest a need for targeted interventions to support student learning and address educational equity for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 7-8

398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520

(406) 378-2502

District: Big Sandy K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,896

Students who attend Big Sandy 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Big Sandy High School

Feeder schools for Big Sandy 7-8:

Elementary:

F E Miley School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 27

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.1%

Hispanic:

14.8%

American Indian:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Big Sandy 7-8 ranks worse than 83.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.1%), Hispanic (14.8%), American Indian (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Sandy 7-8 is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Big Sandy 7-8 employs 2.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Sandy 7-8 is $16,896.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Big Sandy 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sandy 7-8 156^th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Big Sandy 7-8 in the ranking list.)

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 Big Sandy 7-8

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2021	67.46	56^th	200	72.0%
2022	64.34	62^nd	190	67.4%
2023	19.04	156^th	187	16.6%

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

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Big Sandy 7-8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	26	1	0	1	1	1	30
2018	28	1	1	0	0	1	31
2019	31	1	1	0	2	0	35
2020	23	0	0	1	8	0	32
2021	23	0	0	2	9	0	34
2022	25	0	0	1	5	1	32
2023	24	0	0	3	2	0	29
2024	20	0	0	4	3	0	27

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 Big Sandy 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	30	3.0	9.9	56.7
2018	31	3.2	9.6	38.7
2019	35	3.1	11.2	42.9
2020	32	2.8	11.1	43.8
2021	34	3.0	11.2	n/a
2022	32	3.1	10.2	n/a
2023	29	2.8	10.0	n/a
2024	27	2.5	10.8	63

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 Big Sandy 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	30	3.0	9.9	56.7
2018	31	3.2	9.6	38.7
2019	35	3.1	11.2	42.9
2020	32	2.8	11.1	43.8
2021	34	3.0	11.2	n/a
2022	32	3.1	10.2	n/a
2023	29	2.8	10.0	n/a
2024	27	2.5	10.8	63

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 Big Sandy 7-8

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$13,785
2022	$15,745
2023	$16,896

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Sandy 7-8

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	35	29	17.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	31	24	22.6%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Big Sandy 7-8

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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
Big Sandy 7-8	Public	7-8	398 First Ave	Big Sandy	59520	Chouteau County	Big Sandy K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 378-2502	27	3	10.8	63.0%	20 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19	156^th of 187 public middle schools	16.6%		64.3	62^nd of 190 public middle schools	67.4%	94	24.1	27.6	16.7	$16,896
Box Elder 7-8	Public	7-8	205 Main Street	Box Elder	59521	Hill County	Box Elder Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 352-4195	58	7	8.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.4	173^rd of 187 public middle schools	7.5%		10.9	174^th of 190 public middle schools	8.4%	1	5.9	18.5	11.1	$29,078
Rocky Boy 7-8	Public	7-8	81 Mission Taylor Road	Box Elder	59521	Hill County	Rocky Boy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 395-4270	67	6	12.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.9	176^th of 187 public middle schools	5.9%		3.8	186^th of 190 public middle schools	2.1%	10	1.5	10.6	13.5	$20,799

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Sandy 7-8

Is Big Sandy 7-8 a good school?

Big Sandy 7-8 ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Montana middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Big Sandy 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Big Sandy 7-8 usually go on to attend Big Sandy High School

What is the racial makeup of Big Sandy 7-8?

Students at Big Sandy 7-8 are 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% American Indian.

What district is Big Sandy 7-8 in?

Big Sandy K-12

How many students attend Big Sandy 7-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 27 students attended Big Sandy 7-8.

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