Summary:
Bigfork 7-8 is a public middle school located in Bigfork, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 149 students. The school consistently performs above the state average in academic proficiency, ranking 56th out of 187 middle schools in Montana and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bigfork 7-8's academic performance is a standout, with proficiency rates of 37.16% in Mathematics, 60.14% in Reading, and 41.56% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. However, some nearby schools, such as Deer Park 6-8 and Kalispell Middle School, have even higher proficiency rates, suggesting that Bigfork 7-8 could potentially learn from their practices and strategies. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.8 is higher than some nearby schools, but still within a reasonable range for a middle school.
While Bigfork 7-8's academic performance is strong, the school's racial makeup is relatively homogeneous, with the majority (84.56%) of students being White. This lack of diversity may present both opportunities and challenges, as the school could benefit from increased exposure to different cultural perspectives. Additionally, Bigfork 7-8's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 20th to 56th among Montana middle schools, indicating that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control. The school's proximity to larger middle schools, such as Evergreen Junior High, could provide opportunities for collaboration and learning from their practices.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Bigfork Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 187 Montana Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,613
Students who attend Bigfork 7-8 usually attend:
Feeder schools for Bigfork 7-8:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8
Number of students: 149
Racial breakdown:
White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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African American:
1.3%
Asian:
1.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%
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