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Bridger 7-8

Summary:

Bridger 7-8 is a small public middle school in Bridger, Montana, serving 25 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Bridger K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 197 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridger 7-8 has a predominantly white student population, with over 84% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. Compared to nearby schools like Roosevelt Junior High (87.8%) and Joliet Middle School (90.53%), Bridger 7-8 has a lower percentage of white students, but a higher percentage than Belfry 7-8 (100%) and Fromberg Middle School (85%). Academically, Bridger 7-8 has underperformed the district and state averages in Mathematics and Reading, but outperformed in Science.

Bridger 7-8's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 34th out of 200 middle schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to 120th out of 187 middle schools in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). Compared to nearby schools, Bridger 7-8 has a lower ranking and rating than Joliet Middle School (ranked 40th, 4-star rating) and Roosevelt Junior High (ranked 95th, 3-star rating), but a higher ranking and rating than Roberts 7-8 (ranked 180th, 0-star rating) and Fromberg Middle School (ranked 163rd, 1-star rating).


Detail:

Public 7-8

 106 North 4th Street
       Bridger, MT  59014

(406) 662-3588

District: Bridger K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,364 Help


Students who attend Bridger 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Bridger High School

Feeder schools for Bridger 7-8:

Elementary:    Bridger Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  25

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
African American:
4.0%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bridger 7-8 ranks worse than 64.2% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), American Indian (4%), African American (4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridger 7-8 is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Bridger 7-8 employs 2.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridger 7-8 is $27,364.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bridger 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bridger 7-8 120th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Bridger 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Bridger K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridger K-12 Schools 197th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bridger 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.20 137th 171 19.9%
2005 75.69 34th 164 79.3%
2007 48.86 92nd 147 37.4%
2008 41.28 114th 149 23.5%
2009 53.91 85th 147 42.2%
2010 46.11 110th 156 29.5%
2011 63.38 58th 161 64.0%
2012 37.69 123rd 156 21.2%
2013 36.39 128th 159 19.5%
2015 25.06 120th 156 23.1%
2021 78.26 34th 200 83.0%
2022 52.81 101st 190 46.8%
2023 39.39 120th 187 35.8%
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 Bridger 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 37 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 41
1995 33 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 37
1996 33 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 37
1997 40 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1998 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1999 35 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2000 33 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2001 48 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2002 42 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2003 42 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2004 44 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2005 28 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2006 22 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2007 25 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2008 27 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2009 25 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2010 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2011 25 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 28
2012 27 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 31
2013 29 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 33
2014 34 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 36
2015 28 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 32
2016 25 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 29
2017 28 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 30
2018 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2019 23 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 26
2020 23 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 29
2021 28 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 32
2022 21 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 24
2023 21 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 25

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 Bridger 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 41 3.0 13.7 0
1995 37 3.4 10.9 32.4
1996 37 3.4 10.9 32.4
1997 42 5.4 7.8 28.6
1998 38 5.2 7.3 23.7
1999 36 5.0 7.2 75
2000 34 4.4 7.7 55.9
2001 50 4.6 10.9 34
2002 45 3.7 12.2 37.8
2003 45 3.7 12.2 37.8
2004 45 3.9 11.5 37.8
2005 28 3.9 7.2 35.7
2006 23 2.4 9.6 30.4
2007 26 2.6 10.0 30.8
2008 29 2.7 10.7 48.3
2009 26 2.9 9.0 50
2010 25 3.2 7.6 48
2011 28 2.8 9.7 50
2012 31 3.2 9.6 48.4
2013 33 2.6 12.5 45.5
2014 36 4.7 7.5 52.8
2015 32 3.0 10.6 43.8
2016 29 4.0 7.2 0
2017 30 2.8 10.6 0
2018 24 3.1 7.5 0
2019 26 3.1 8.2 46.2
2020 29 2.5 11.2 44.8
2021 32 2.6 12.0 n/a
2022 24 2.5 9.6 n/a
2023 25 2.4 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 Bridger 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 41 3.0 13.7 0
1995 37 3.4 10.9 32.4
1996 37 3.4 10.9 32.4
1997 42 5.4 7.8 28.6
1998 38 5.2 7.3 23.7
1999 36 5.0 7.2 75
2000 34 4.4 7.7 55.9
2001 50 4.6 10.9 34
2002 45 3.7 12.2 37.8
2003 45 3.7 12.2 37.8
2004 45 3.9 11.5 37.8
2005 28 3.9 7.2 35.7
2006 23 2.4 9.6 30.4
2007 26 2.6 10.0 30.8
2008 29 2.7 10.7 48.3
2009 26 2.9 9.0 50
2010 25 3.2 7.6 48
2011 28 2.8 9.7 50
2012 31 3.2 9.6 48.4
2013 33 2.6 12.5 45.5
2014 36 4.7 7.5 52.8
2015 32 3.0 10.6 43.8
2016 29 4.0 7.2 0
2017 30 2.8 10.6 0
2018 24 3.1 7.5 0
2019 26 3.1 8.2 46.2
2020 29 2.5 11.2 44.8
2021 32 2.6 12.0 n/a
2022 24 2.5 9.6 n/a
2023 25 2.4 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 Bridger 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $20,597
2022 $20,614
2023 $27,364

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridger 7-8

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2625
 3.8%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White2321
 8.7%
Two or More Races11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bridger 7-8

Students at Bridger 7-8 are 84% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

Bridger 7-8 ranks 120th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 25 students attended Bridger 7-8.

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


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