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Barbara Gilligan School

Summary:

The Barbara Gilligan School is an elementary school in Brockton, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 79 students. The school is part of the Brockton Elementary School District, which is ranked 292 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's student population is predominantly Native American, at 97.47%, which is significantly higher than the nearby Culbertson School (25.78% Native American) and Poplar School (96.1% Native American). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on Montana state tests, is significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages. In 2022-2023, only 2.5% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, 5% in Reading, and 0% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Montana, with a ranking of 324 out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher spending per student ($18,043 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby Poplar School ($14,787), the academic outcomes remain persistently low. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning. The school's remote location, high poverty rates, and the unique cultural and socioeconomic factors of the community may be contributing to the school's challenges in improving academic outcomes. The proximity of Barbara Gilligan School to other schools in the region, such as Culbertson School and Poplar School, presents opportunities for collaboration, resource sharing, and the implementation of best practices to address the common challenges faced by these schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 530 5th St.
       Brockton, MT  59213

(406) 786-3318

District: Brockton Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $34,628 Help


Students who attend Barbara Gilligan School usually attend:

Middle:    Barbara Gilligan 7-8
High:    Brockton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
97.5%
Asian:
2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Barbara Gilligan School ranks worse than 97.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (97.5%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barbara Gilligan School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barbara Gilligan School is $34,628.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Barbara Gilligan School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brockton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brockton Elementary 292nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barbara Gilligan School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.81 211th 217 2.8%
2005 4.85 208th 218 4.6%
2012 2.70 236th 244 3.3%
2018 0.12 116th 116 0.0%
2021 2.22 354th 356 0.6%
2022 3.49 321st 329 2.4%
2023 2.08 324th 332 2.4%
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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 Barbara Gilligan School

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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 83 83
1991 1 2 0 0 70 n/a n/a 0 73
1992 2 0 0 0 74 n/a n/a 0 76
1993 2 0 0 0 66 n/a n/a 0 68
1994 5 0 0 0 82 n/a n/a 0 87
1995 3 0 0 0 93 n/a n/a 0 96
1996 3 0 0 0 93 n/a n/a 0 96
1997 2 0 0 0 107 n/a n/a 0 109
1998 2 0 0 0 120 n/a n/a 0 122
1999 3 0 0 0 112 n/a n/a 0 115
2000 0 0 0 0 112 n/a n/a 0 112
2001 1 0 0 0 112 n/a n/a 0 113
2002 4 0 0 0 108 n/a n/a 0 112
2003 4 0 0 0 108 n/a n/a 0 112
2004 3 0 0 0 76 n/a n/a 0 79
2005 2 0 0 2 84 n/a n/a 0 88
2006 3 0 0 2 74 n/a n/a 0 79
2007 4 0 0 0 64 n/a n/a 0 68
2008 0 0 0 0 53 n/a n/a 0 53
2009 1 0 0 0 48 n/a n/a 0 49
2010 1 0 0 0 49 n/a n/a 0 50
2011 3 0 0 0 49 0 0 0 52
2012 3 0 0 0 62 0 0 0 65
2013 3 0 0 1 70 0 0 0 74
2014 2 0 0 0 85 0 0 0 87
2015 2 0 0 0 94 0 0 0 96
2016 0 0 0 1 93 0 1 0 95
2017 0 0 0 0 106 0 1 0 107
2018 1 0 0 0 81 0 0 0 82
2019 2 0 0 0 79 0 0 0 81
2020 3 0 0 0 69 0 0 0 72
2021 1 0 0 0 83 0 2 0 86
2022 1 0 0 0 68 0 0 0 69
2023 0 0 2 0 77 0 0 0 79

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 Barbara Gilligan School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 83 8.0 10.3 79.5
1991 73 7.0 10.4 76.7
1992 76 7.5 10.1 85.5
1993 68 8.0 8.5 86.8
1994 87 7.6 11.4 94.3
1995 96 7.5 12.8 94.8
1996 96 7.5 12.8 94.8
1997 109 8.6 12.7 93.6
1998 122 9.9 12.3 87.7
1999 115 9.9 11.6 93
2000 112 10.9 10.3 93.8
2001 113 11.4 9.9 91.2
2002 112 11.4 9.8 85.7
2003 112 11.4 9.8 85.7
2004 79 9.8 8.1 88.6
2005 88 10.1 8.7 80.7
2006 79 11.5 6.9 88.6
2007 68 4.6 14.8 92.6
2008 53 9.1 5.8 94.3
2009 49 9.0 5.4 89.8
2010 50 8.0 6.2 94
2011 52 7.5 6.9 92.3
2012 65 7.1 9.0 81.5
2013 74 6.9 10.7 95.9
2014 87 8.7 9.9 96.6
2015 96 6.0 16.0 100
2016 95 8.0 11.8 100
2017 107 9.5 11.2 100
2018 82 7.8 10.4 100
2019 81 9.5 8.5 74.1
2020 72 9.6 7.5 100
2021 86 9.0 9.4 n/a
2022 69 10.0 6.8 n/a
2023 79 8.4 9.3 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 Barbara Gilligan School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 83 8.0 10.3 79.5
1991 73 7.0 10.4 76.7
1992 76 7.5 10.1 85.5
1993 68 8.0 8.5 86.8
1994 87 7.6 11.4 94.3
1995 96 7.5 12.8 94.8
1996 96 7.5 12.8 94.8
1997 109 8.6 12.7 93.6
1998 122 9.9 12.3 87.7
1999 115 9.9 11.6 93
2000 112 10.9 10.3 93.8
2001 113 11.4 9.9 91.2
2002 112 11.4 9.8 85.7
2003 112 11.4 9.8 85.7
2004 79 9.8 8.1 88.6
2005 88 10.1 8.7 80.7
2006 79 11.5 6.9 88.6
2007 68 4.6 14.8 92.6
2008 53 9.1 5.8 94.3
2009 49 9.0 5.4 89.8
2010 50 8.0 6.2 94
2011 52 7.5 6.9 92.3
2012 65 7.1 9.0 81.5
2013 74 6.9 10.7 95.9
2014 87 8.7 9.9 96.6
2015 96 6.0 16.0 100
2016 95 8.0 11.8 100
2017 107 9.5 11.2 100
2018 82 7.8 10.4 100
2019 81 9.5 8.5 74.1
2020 72 9.6 7.5 100
2021 86 9.0 9.4 n/a
2022 69 10.0 6.8 n/a
2023 79 8.4 9.3 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 Barbara Gilligan School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,043
2021 $19,693
2022 $32,281
2023 $34,628

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Barbara Gilligan School

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 Students8179
 2.5%
African American00
American Indian7977
 2.5%
Asian02
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barbara Gilligan School

Students who attend Barbara Gilligan School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barbara Gilligan 7-8
High : Brockton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Barbara Gilligan School.

Students at Barbara Gilligan School are 97% American Indian, 3% Asian.

Barbara Gilligan School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Montana elementary schools.


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