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Townsend 7-8

Summary:

Townsend 7-8 is a public middle school in Townsend, Montana, serving 122 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Townsend K-12 Schools district. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 87.7% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

Academically, Townsend 7-8 has shown mixed performance compared to the state average. While its science proficiency rate of 44.26% was higher than the state average of 37.03%, its mathematics (35.9%) and reading (42.74%) proficiency rates were slightly below the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, with a decline from its peak ranking of 12 out of 55 middle schools in 2016-2017 to 79 out of 187 in the 2022-2023 school year.

One of the school's strengths is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 15.2 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. However, the school may need to focus on improving its overall academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading, to maintain its competitiveness among other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 201 N Spruce
       Townsend, MT  59644

(406) 441-3431

District: Townsend K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,681 Help


Students who attend Townsend 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Broadwater High School

Feeder schools for Townsend 7-8:

Elementary:    Cecelia Hazelton School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  119

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Two or more races:
7.6%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Townsend 7-8 ranks better than 57.8% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), two or more races (7.6%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Townsend 7-8 is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Townsend 7-8 is $9,681.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Townsend 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Townsend 7-8 79th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Townsend 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Townsend K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Townsend K-12 Schools 142nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Townsend 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.83 82nd 171 52.0%
2005 88.10 9th 164 94.5%
2006 77.68 15th 146 89.7%
2007 78.25 15th 147 89.8%
2008 71.84 26th 149 82.6%
2009 62.57 49th 147 66.7%
2010 55.41 86th 156 44.9%
2011 68.16 39th 161 75.8%
2012 69.09 39th 156 75.0%
2013 60.37 72nd 159 54.7%
2015 74.83 22nd 156 85.9%
2016 58.65 28th 81 65.4%
2017 69.44 12th 55 78.2%
2021 63.50 68th 200 66.0%
2022 78.74 34th 190 82.1%
2023 55.96 79th 187 57.8%
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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 Townsend 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 98 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 106
1995 125 0 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 132
1996 125 0 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 132
1997 125 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 133
1998 121 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 127
1999 133 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 136
2000 120 1 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 127
2001 126 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 133
2002 115 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 121
2003 115 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 121
2004 117 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 123
2005 112 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 118
2006 120 2 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 128
2007 111 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 117
2008 113 0 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 123
2009 117 2 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 128
2010 107 3 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 120
2011 92 0 0 9 3 0 9 0 113
2012 104 2 1 7 0 0 0 0 114
2013 97 1 1 4 2 0 1 0 106
2014 91 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 98
2015 98 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 105
2016 107 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 113
2017 100 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 106
2018 94 1 0 3 1 0 5 0 104
2019 88 2 0 2 1 0 5 0 98
2020 85 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 91
2021 84 2 0 4 2 0 9 0 101
2022 87 0 0 7 1 0 7 0 102
2023 107 0 0 9 1 0 5 0 122
2024 99 0 0 8 3 0 9 0 119

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 Townsend 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 106 7.6 13.9 23.6
1995 132 8.3 15.9 16.7
1996 132 8.3 15.9 16.7
1997 133 7.4 18.0 14.3
1998 127 7.4 17.2 21.3
1999 136 7.2 18.9 30.1
2000 127 7.4 17.2 33.9
2001 133 7.7 17.3 37.6
2002 121 8.6 14.1 38.8
2003 121 8.6 14.1 38.8
2004 123 8.2 15.0 30.1
2005 118 8.6 13.7 38.1
2006 128 8.4 15.2 32.8
2007 117 8.2 14.3 37.6
2008 123 8.3 14.8 35.8
2009 128 8.3 15.4 37.5
2010 120 8.2 14.4 40
2011 113 8.4 13.4 46.9
2012 114 7.8 14.5 46.5
2013 106 7.4 14.2 45.3
2014 98 7.6 12.8 43.9
2015 105 7.0 15.0 33.3
2016 113 9.0 12.5 34.5
2017 106 8.4 12.5 37.7
2018 104 8.4 12.3 35.6
2019 98 8.4 11.6 40.8
2020 91 8.4 10.8 33
2021 101 7.7 13.0 n/a
2022 102 8.1 12.5 n/a
2023 122 8.0 15.2 n/a
2024 119 8.5 13.9 40.3

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 Townsend 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 106 7.6 13.9 23.6
1995 132 8.3 15.9 16.7
1996 132 8.3 15.9 16.7
1997 133 7.4 18.0 14.3
1998 127 7.4 17.2 21.3
1999 136 7.2 18.9 30.1
2000 127 7.4 17.2 33.9
2001 133 7.7 17.3 37.6
2002 121 8.6 14.1 38.8
2003 121 8.6 14.1 38.8
2004 123 8.2 15.0 30.1
2005 118 8.6 13.7 38.1
2006 128 8.4 15.2 32.8
2007 117 8.2 14.3 37.6
2008 123 8.3 14.8 35.8
2009 128 8.3 15.4 37.5
2010 120 8.2 14.4 40
2011 113 8.4 13.4 46.9
2012 114 7.8 14.5 46.5
2013 106 7.4 14.2 45.3
2014 98 7.6 12.8 43.9
2015 105 7.0 15.0 33.3
2016 113 9.0 12.5 34.5
2017 106 8.4 12.5 37.7
2018 104 8.4 12.3 35.6
2019 98 8.4 11.6 40.8
2020 91 8.4 10.8 33
2021 101 7.7 13.0 n/a
2022 102 8.1 12.5 n/a
2023 122 8.0 15.2 n/a
2024 119 8.5 13.9 40.3

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 Townsend 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,052
2021 $14,391
2022 $15,014
2023 $9,681

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Townsend 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 Students98122
 24.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic29
 350%
Pacific Islander00
White88107
 21.6%
Two or More Races55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Townsend 7-8

Students at Townsend 7-8 are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

Townsend 7-8 ranks 79th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 119 students attended Townsend 7-8.


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