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Boulder 7-8

Summary:

Boulder 7-8 is a public middle school in Boulder, Montana, serving 46 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Boulder Elementary District. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Clancy 7-8, its academic performance has been mixed, with declining proficiency rates in mathematics.

Boulder 7-8 has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.43%) compared to Clancy 7-8 (92.59%), and it also has a more diverse student population, with 6.52% Hispanic, 2.17% Asian, 2.17% Native American, and 8.7% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance has been a concern, with proficiency rates in mathematics (33.33%), reading (51.11%), and science (50%) in the 2022-2023 school year. While the reading and science proficiency rates were higher than the state averages, the mathematics proficiency rate was lower.

Compared to the nearby Clancy 7-8, Boulder 7-8 has consistently underperformed in academic metrics. In the 2022-2023 school year, Clancy 7-8 had higher proficiency rates in mathematics (43.75% vs. 33.33%), reading (73.75% vs. 51.11%), and science (62.5% vs. 50%). Additionally, Clancy 7-8 has a higher statewide ranking and a higher district rating than Boulder 7-8. Despite these challenges, Boulder 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be an advantage in supporting student achievement.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 205 S Washington
       Boulder, MT  59632

(406) 225-3316

District: Boulder Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,702 Help


Students who attend Boulder 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Jefferson High School

Feeder schools for Boulder 7-8:

Elementary:    Boulder Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  46

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Two or more races:
8.7%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Boulder 7-8 ranks better than 66.3% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), two or more races (8.7%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boulder 7-8 is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Boulder 7-8 employs 4.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boulder 7-8 is $16,702.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Boulder 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Boulder 7-8 63rd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Boulder 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Boulder Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Elementary 150th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boulder 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.05 89th 171 48.0%
2005 43.02 115th 164 29.9%
2006 43.42 109th 146 25.3%
2007 18.42 135th 147 8.2%
2008 19.61 137th 149 8.1%
2009 51.53 93rd 147 36.7%
2010 50.73 100th 156 35.9%
2011 53.59 95th 161 41.0%
2012 56.07 82nd 156 47.4%
2013 61.98 68th 159 57.2%
2015 58.70 46th 156 70.5%
2021 31.04 147th 200 26.5%
2022 60.56 76th 190 60.0%
2023 63.79 63rd 187 66.3%
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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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Boulder 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 57 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 60
1992 56 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 58
1993 55 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 59
1994 62 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1995 58 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 63
1996 58 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 63
1997 51 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 60
1998 53 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1999 72 0 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 79
2000 59 0 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 73
2001 55 0 4 0 6 n/a n/a 0 65
2002 59 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 64
2003 59 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 64
2004 63 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 69
2005 50 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 55
2006 35 2 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 42
2007 58 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 61
2008 47 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 51
2009 44 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2010 43 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 46
2011 39 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 45
2012 35 1 0 1 2 0 3 0 42
2013 37 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 44
2014 48 0 0 2 3 0 2 0 55
2015 50 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 53
2016 46 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 52
2017 30 0 0 3 5 0 2 0 40
2018 43 0 0 4 4 0 2 0 53
2019 55 0 0 4 7 0 3 0 69
2020 40 0 0 3 5 0 1 0 49
2021 31 1 0 2 2 0 4 0 40
2022 40 0 0 3 2 0 4 0 49
2023 37 0 1 3 1 0 4 0 46

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 Boulder 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 60 3.9 15.3 16.7
1992 58 3.4 17.0 27.6
1993 59 4.5 13.1 28.8
1994 64 4.7 13.6 28.1
1995 63 5.1 12.4 36.5
1996 63 5.1 12.4 36.5
1997 60 4.4 13.6 26.7
1998 54 4.6 11.7 22.2
1999 79 4.6 17.2 43
2000 73 4.4 16.6 31.5
2001 65 4.1 15.9 35.4
2002 64 4.2 15.2 35.9
2003 64 4.2 15.2 35.9
2004 69 4.3 16.0 43.5
2005 55 3.9 14.1 43.6
2006 42 3.3 12.7 50
2007 61 3.8 16.1 42.6
2008 51 4.3 11.9 33.3
2009 47 3.5 13.4 44.7
2010 46 4.0 11.2 54.3
2011 45 3.9 11.3 48.9
2012 42 3.3 12.7 38.1
2013 44 2.8 15.3 68.2
2014 55 2.3 23.6 65.5
2015 53 3.0 17.6 64.2
2016 52 4.0 13.0 48.1
2017 40 3.7 10.6 67.5
2018 53 3.8 13.6 64.2
2019 69 4.3 15.7 49.3
2020 49 4.7 10.3 53.1
2021 40 4.7 8.3 n/a
2022 49 4.2 11.4 n/a
2023 46 4.4 10.4 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 Boulder 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 60 3.9 15.3 16.7
1992 58 3.4 17.0 27.6
1993 59 4.5 13.1 28.8
1994 64 4.7 13.6 28.1
1995 63 5.1 12.4 36.5
1996 63 5.1 12.4 36.5
1997 60 4.4 13.6 26.7
1998 54 4.6 11.7 22.2
1999 79 4.6 17.2 43
2000 73 4.4 16.6 31.5
2001 65 4.1 15.9 35.4
2002 64 4.2 15.2 35.9
2003 64 4.2 15.2 35.9
2004 69 4.3 16.0 43.5
2005 55 3.9 14.1 43.6
2006 42 3.3 12.7 50
2007 61 3.8 16.1 42.6
2008 51 4.3 11.9 33.3
2009 47 3.5 13.4 44.7
2010 46 4.0 11.2 54.3
2011 45 3.9 11.3 48.9
2012 42 3.3 12.7 38.1
2013 44 2.8 15.3 68.2
2014 55 2.3 23.6 65.5
2015 53 3.0 17.6 64.2
2016 52 4.0 13.0 48.1
2017 40 3.7 10.6 67.5
2018 53 3.8 13.6 64.2
2019 69 4.3 15.7 49.3
2020 49 4.7 10.3 53.1
2021 40 4.7 8.3 n/a
2022 49 4.2 11.4 n/a
2023 46 4.4 10.4 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 Boulder 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $29,387
2022 $20,104
2023 $16,702

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Boulder 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 Students6946
 33.3%
African American00
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian01
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White5537
 32.7%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boulder 7-8

Boulder 7-8 ranks 63rd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Boulder 7-8 usually go on to attend Jefferson High School

Students at Boulder 7-8 are 80% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended Boulder 7-8.


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