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Powder River County District High

Summary:

Powder River County District High is a small public high school located in Broadus, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 74 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 9.4 over the past three years, significantly lower than the state average.

Academically, the school has seen mixed results. While its reading proficiency rates have been higher than the state average, ranging from 28.57% to 57.14% over the past three years, its mathematics proficiency rates have been consistently lower, ranging from 5.56% to 28.57%. The school's science proficiency rates have also been mixed, ranging from 0% to 25% over the past three years, with the most recent year being below the state average. Interestingly, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $22,910, significantly higher than the state average.

Powder River County District High has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 12th to 92nd out of Montana high schools, suggesting inconsistent performance. While the school's small student population and high spending per student could indicate a focus on providing resources and support, these factors do not seem to translate into consistently strong academic outcomes across all subject areas. Addressing the areas of concern, such as low mathematics and science proficiency, could help Powder River County District High improve its overall performance and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 N Trautman
       Broadus, MT  59317

(406) 436-2658

District: Powder River County District High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,535 Help


Feeder schools for Powder River County District High:

Elementary:    Biddle School
    Broadus School
    South Stacey School
Middle:    Broadus 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  74

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Powder River County District High ranks worse than 74.2% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powder River County District High is 8.3. (See more...)
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Compare Powder River County District High employs 8.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powder River County District High is $27,535.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Powder River County District High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Powder River County District High 92nd of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Powder River County District High in the ranking list.)

Powder River County District High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Powder River County District High School 231st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Powder River County District High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.39 9th 137 93.4%
2005 68.50 46th 142 67.6%
2006 42.40 95th 138 31.2%
2007 59.33 66th 136 51.5%
2008 73.51 24th 139 82.7%
2009 49.92 82nd 135 39.3%
2010 54.87 73rd 135 45.9%
2011 51.66 78th 122 36.1%
2012 70.16 37th 129 71.3%
2013 78.97 16th 128 87.5%
2016 83.39 12th 113 89.4%
2017 29.60 87th 111 21.6%
2018 77.43 16th 119 86.6%
2019 44.63 63rd 119 47.1%
2021 37.57 77th 138 44.2%
2022 47.49 22nd 114 80.7%
2023 26.65 92nd 124 25.8%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Powder River County District High Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Powder River County District High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 192 192
1991 118 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 123
1992 124 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 131
1993 124 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 131
1994 114 0 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 124
1995 141 0 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 141 0 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 148 0 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 160
1998 146 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 153
1999 135 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 142
2000 132 0 1 2 7 n/a n/a 0 142
2001 122 0 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 131
2002 144 0 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 151
2003 144 0 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 151
2004 130 0 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 137
2005 140 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 143
2006 129 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 118 0 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 128
2008 127 0 0 5 7 n/a n/a 0 139
2009 109 1 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 111 1 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 122
2011 114 1 0 6 3 0 4 0 128
2012 102 0 0 6 1 0 3 0 112
2013 100 0 0 4 3 0 2 0 109
2014 96 0 2 3 6 0 4 0 111
2015 87 0 1 4 3 0 6 0 101
2016 85 1 1 2 2 0 7 0 98
2017 74 1 0 4 0 0 7 0 86
2018 58 1 0 4 1 0 5 0 69
2019 54 1 0 3 2 2 2 0 64
2020 53 0 0 2 3 0 3 0 61
2021 64 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 69
2022 71 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 78
2023 67 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 74

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 Powder River County District High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 192 16.2 11.8 10.4
1991 123 13.3 9.2 4.1
1992 131 14.0 9.3 4.6
1993 131 16.2 8.1 7.6
1994 124 13.4 9.3 8.9
1995 150 10.8 13.9 9.3
1996 150 10.8 13.9 9.3
1997 160 12.2 13.1 10
1998 153 12.4 12.3 10.5
1999 142 12.4 11.5 14.1
2000 142 12.3 11.5 18.3
2001 131 12.6 10.4 15.3
2002 151 11.8 12.8 19.2
2003 151 11.8 12.8 19.2
2004 137 12.3 11.1 18.2
2005 143 12.3 11.6 23.1
2006 135 13.0 10.4 20.7
2007 128 12.3 10.4 18
2008 139 12.6 11.0 18.7
2009 120 12.0 10.0 19.2
2010 122 12.2 9.9 24.6
2011 128 11.7 10.9 30.5
2012 112 10.7 10.3 23.2
2013 109 10.7 10.1 20.2
2014 111 10.5 10.4 21.6
2015 101 10.0 10.1 23.8
2016 98 10.0 9.8 30.6
2017 86 9.1 9.4 34.9
2018 69 9.1 7.5 4.3
2019 64 8.9 7.1 54.7
2020 61 8.7 6.9 41
2021 69 9.2 7.4 n/a
2022 78 8.2 9.4 n/a
2023 74 8.8 8.3 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 Powder River County District High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 192 16.2 11.8 10.4
1991 123 13.3 9.2 4.1
1992 131 14.0 9.3 4.6
1993 131 16.2 8.1 7.6
1994 124 13.4 9.3 8.9
1995 150 10.8 13.9 9.3
1996 150 10.8 13.9 9.3
1997 160 12.2 13.1 10
1998 153 12.4 12.3 10.5
1999 142 12.4 11.5 14.1
2000 142 12.3 11.5 18.3
2001 131 12.6 10.4 15.3
2002 151 11.8 12.8 19.2
2003 151 11.8 12.8 19.2
2004 137 12.3 11.1 18.2
2005 143 12.3 11.6 23.1
2006 135 13.0 10.4 20.7
2007 128 12.3 10.4 18
2008 139 12.6 11.0 18.7
2009 120 12.0 10.0 19.2
2010 122 12.2 9.9 24.6
2011 128 11.7 10.9 30.5
2012 112 10.7 10.3 23.2
2013 109 10.7 10.1 20.2
2014 111 10.5 10.4 21.6
2015 101 10.0 10.1 23.8
2016 98 10.0 9.8 30.6
2017 86 9.1 9.4 34.9
2018 69 9.1 7.5 4.3
2019 64 8.9 7.1 54.7
2020 61 8.7 6.9 41
2021 69 9.2 7.4 n/a
2022 78 8.2 9.4 n/a
2023 74 8.8 8.3 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 Powder River County District High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $22,910
2021 $37,536
2022 $25,251
2023 $27,535

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Powder River County District High

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 119 High schoolsRanks 92nd of 124 High schools
 21.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6474
 15.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White5467
 24.1%
Two or More Races24
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Powder River County District High

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended Powder River County District High.

Powder River County District High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Biddle School
Elementary : Broadus School
Elementary : South Stacey School
Middle : Broadus 7-8

Powder River County District High ranks 92nd of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Powder River County District High are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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