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Box Elder 7-8

Summary:

Box Elder 7-8 is a public middle school in Box Elder, Montana, serving 56 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Box Elder Elementary District, which is ranked 268 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Box Elder 7-8 stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students compared to nearby schools like Big Sandy 7-8 and Rocky Boy 7-8. However, the school consistently performs below the state average in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science, with only 5.88% of students proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of 36.59%. Box Elder 7-8 has also ranked in the bottom quartile of Montana middle schools, with a ranking of 173 out of 187 for the 2022-2023 school year, and has not received a rating higher than 2 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.5 to 14.4 students per teacher over the past three school years, Box Elder 7-8 faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its predominantly Native American student population. The school's persistent academic underperformance and declining ranking suggest that the district and community may need to address systemic issues to improve the educational outcomes for the students at Box Elder 7-8.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 205 Main Street
       Box Elder, MT  59521

(406) 352-4195

District: Box Elder Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,078 Help


Students who attend Box Elder 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Box Elder High School

Feeder schools for Box Elder 7-8:

Elementary:    Box Elder School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  56

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.2%
Hispanic:
1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Box Elder 7-8 ranks worse than 92.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Box Elder 7-8 is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Box Elder 7-8 is $29,078.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Box Elder 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Box Elder 7-8 173rd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Box Elder 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Box Elder Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Box Elder Elementary 268th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Box Elder 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.04 151st 171 11.7%
2005 4.12 153rd 164 6.7%
2006 2.08 140th 146 4.1%
2007 30.35 129th 147 12.2%
2008 52.10 84th 149 43.6%
2009 27.68 128th 147 12.9%
2010 20.14 139th 156 10.9%
2011 3.14 153rd 161 5.0%
2012 19.37 137th 156 12.2%
2013 13.32 147th 159 7.5%
2015 3.84 152nd 156 2.6%
2021 7.10 187th 200 6.5%
2022 10.90 174th 190 8.4%
2023 6.40 173rd 187 7.5%
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 Box Elder 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 30
1992 1 0 6 0 18 n/a n/a 0 25
1993 0 0 0 2 29 n/a n/a 0 31
1994 0 0 0 3 31 n/a n/a 0 34
1995 2 0 0 3 45 n/a n/a 0 50
1996 2 0 0 3 45 n/a n/a 0 50
1997 1 0 0 2 51 n/a n/a 0 54
1998 0 0 0 2 52 n/a n/a 0 54
1999 1 0 0 4 45 n/a n/a 0 50
2000 1 0 0 2 57 n/a n/a 0 60
2001 0 0 0 1 56 n/a n/a 0 57
2002 0 0 0 0 59 n/a n/a 0 59
2003 0 0 0 0 59 n/a n/a 0 59
2004 1 0 0 1 56 n/a n/a 0 58
2005 1 0 0 2 53 n/a n/a 0 56
2006 1 0 0 2 61 n/a n/a 0 64
2007 1 0 0 0 56 n/a n/a 0 57
2008 2 0 0 0 51 n/a n/a 0 53
2009 2 0 0 0 56 n/a n/a 0 58
2010 2 0 0 3 61 n/a n/a 0 66
2011 0 0 0 3 65 0 0 0 68
2012 0 0 0 2 64 0 0 0 66
2013 0 0 0 0 70 0 0 0 70
2014 2 0 0 0 51 0 0 0 53
2015 2 0 0 0 61 0 0 0 63
2016 1 0 0 0 59 0 0 0 60
2017 1 0 0 0 66 0 0 0 67
2018 0 0 0 0 56 1 0 0 57
2019 0 0 0 1 53 1 0 0 55
2020 2 0 0 1 56 0 0 0 59
2021 2 0 0 1 65 0 0 0 68
2022 0 0 0 0 72 0 0 0 72
2023 0 0 0 1 55 0 0 0 56

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 Box Elder 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 30 2.7 11.1 66.7
1992 25 2.5 10.0 68
1993 31 5.7 5.4 54.8
1994 34 3.3 10.3 70.6
1995 50 4.7 10.6 68
1996 50 4.7 10.6 68
1997 54 7.6 7.1 63
1998 54 7.3 7.4 72.2
1999 50 6.6 7.6 86
2000 60 5.6 10.7 70
2001 57 5.3 10.8 63.2
2002 59 5.9 10.0 78
2003 59 5.9 10.0 78
2004 58 5.4 10.7 81
2005 56 5.0 11.2 80.4
2006 64 5.5 11.6 95.3
2007 57 6.1 9.3 94.7
2008 53 6.2 8.5 94.3
2009 58 6.5 8.9 94.8
2010 66 5.6 11.7 95.5
2011 68 5.5 12.2 95.6
2012 66 5.8 11.3 95.5
2013 70 5.8 12.0 95.7
2014 53 4.4 11.9 94.3
2015 63 6.0 10.5 100
2016 60 4.0 15.0 100
2017 67 5.4 12.2 100
2018 57 5.0 11.3 100
2019 55 6.1 8.8 67.3
2020 59 4.5 13.0 98.3
2021 68 4.6 14.4 n/a
2022 72 5.8 12.3 n/a
2023 56 4.8 11.5 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 Box Elder 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 30 2.7 11.1 66.7
1992 25 2.5 10.0 68
1993 31 5.7 5.4 54.8
1994 34 3.3 10.3 70.6
1995 50 4.7 10.6 68
1996 50 4.7 10.6 68
1997 54 7.6 7.1 63
1998 54 7.3 7.4 72.2
1999 50 6.6 7.6 86
2000 60 5.6 10.7 70
2001 57 5.3 10.8 63.2
2002 59 5.9 10.0 78
2003 59 5.9 10.0 78
2004 58 5.4 10.7 81
2005 56 5.0 11.2 80.4
2006 64 5.5 11.6 95.3
2007 57 6.1 9.3 94.7
2008 53 6.2 8.5 94.3
2009 58 6.5 8.9 94.8
2010 66 5.6 11.7 95.5
2011 68 5.5 12.2 95.6
2012 66 5.8 11.3 95.5
2013 70 5.8 12.0 95.7
2014 53 4.4 11.9 94.3
2015 63 6.0 10.5 100
2016 60 4.0 15.0 100
2017 67 5.4 12.2 100
2018 57 5.0 11.3 100
2019 55 6.1 8.8 67.3
2020 59 4.5 13.0 98.3
2021 68 4.6 14.4 n/a
2022 72 5.8 12.3 n/a
2023 56 4.8 11.5 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 Box Elder 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $20,495
2022 $21,044
2023 $29,078

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Box Elder 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 Students5556
 1.8%
African American00
American Indian5355
 3.8%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White00
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Box Elder 7-8

In the 2022-23 school year, 56 students attended Box Elder 7-8.

Students at Box Elder 7-8 are 98% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Box Elder 7-8 usually go on to attend Box Elder High School

Box Elder 7-8 ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Montana middle schools.


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