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Vaughn 7-8

Summary:

Vaughn 7-8 is a small public middle school in Vaughn, Montana, serving 20 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Vaughn Elementary School District, which is ranked 190 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vaughn 7-8 has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 70% of students identifying as White, 10% as Hispanic, 10% as Native American, and 5% as Asian. Academically, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools on standardized tests, with only 26.32% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 42.11% proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. Vaughn 7-8 has a low statewide ranking, ranking 127 out of 187 Montana middle schools, and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Interestingly, Vaughn 7-8's academic performance and ranking have declined over the years, from a 3-star rating and a ranking of 49 out of 159 Montana middle schools in the 2012-2013 school year to a 2-star rating and a ranking of 127 out of 187 in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than the performance of nearby schools, such as Greenfield 7-8 and Power 7-8, which have much higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading. The low student-teacher ratio at Vaughn 7-8 suggests that class size is not a significant factor in the school's underperformance, and the district may need to examine other aspects of the school's operations and resources to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 480 Central Avenue
       Vaughn, MT  59487

(406) 965-2231

District: Vaughn Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,855 Help


Students who attend Vaughn 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Simms High School

Feeder schools for Vaughn 7-8:

Elementary:    Hillcrest Colony Elementary
    Vaughn School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.7 Help
Number of students:  19

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Two or more races:
15.8%
Hispanic:
5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vaughn 7-8 ranks worse than 67.9% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), two or more races (15.8%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vaughn 7-8 is 6.7. (See more...)
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Compare Vaughn 7-8 employs 2.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vaughn 7-8 is $16,855.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vaughn 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Vaughn 7-8 127th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Vaughn 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Vaughn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vaughn Elementary 190th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vaughn 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.49 144th 171 15.8%
2005 20.71 142nd 164 13.4%
2010 50.18 102nd 156 34.6%
2013 66.62 49th 159 69.2%
2015 40.60 88th 156 43.6%
2021 16.12 180th 200 10.0%
2022 12.47 170th 190 10.5%
2023 38.33 127th 187 32.1%
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 Vaughn 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 32 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 35
1992 40 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 42
1993 41 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 45
1994 41 0 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 48
1995 35 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 38
1996 35 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 38
1997 37 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 41
1998 31 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 36
1999 35 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 38
2000 26 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 31
2001 23 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 28
2002 31 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 36
2003 31 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 36
2004 20 1 0 2 14 n/a n/a 0 37
2005 19 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 24
2006 15 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 19
2007 18 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 22
2008 14 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 17
2009 21 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 23
2010 18 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 23
2011 13 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 18
2012 10 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 13
2013 15 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 18
2014 12 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 14
2015 15 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 20
2016 11 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 15
2017 14 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 19
2018 18 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 24
2019 26 0 0 1 2 0 5 0 34
2020 21 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 27
2021 16 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 22
2022 12 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 17
2023 14 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 20
2024 15 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 19

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 Vaughn 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 35 2.1 16.6 34.3
1992 42 1.9 22.1 28.6
1993 45 3.4 13.2 31.1
1994 48 3.7 13.0 33.3
1995 38 3.0 12.7 36.8
1996 38 3.0 12.7 36.8
1997 41 2.9 14.1 36.6
1998 36 3.3 10.9 47.2
1999 38 3.1 12.3 52.6
2000 31 2.8 11.1 51.6
2001 28 3.1 9.0 75
2002 36 2.8 12.9 66.7
2003 36 2.8 12.9 66.7
2004 37 2.8 13.2 40.5
2005 24 2.9 8.3 54.2
2006 19 3.1 6.1 52.6
2007 22 3.0 7.3 45.5
2008 17 2.8 6.1 70.6
2009 23 3.1 7.4 69.6
2010 23 2.7 8.3 82.6
2011 18 2.7 6.5 77.8
2012 13 2.9 4.3 61.5
2013 18 2.6 6.9 55.6
2014 14 3.3 4.1 57.1
2015 20 3.0 6.6 75
2016 15 3.0 5.0 100
2017 19 2.6 7.1 100
2018 24 3.8 6.1 100
2019 34 3.8 8.7 70.6
2020 27 2.5 10.8 77.8
2021 22 2.7 8.0 n/a
2022 17 2.4 7.0 n/a
2023 20 2.6 7.5 n/a
2024 19 2.8 6.7 100

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 Vaughn 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 35 2.1 16.6 34.3
1992 42 1.9 22.1 28.6
1993 45 3.4 13.2 31.1
1994 48 3.7 13.0 33.3
1995 38 3.0 12.7 36.8
1996 38 3.0 12.7 36.8
1997 41 2.9 14.1 36.6
1998 36 3.3 10.9 47.2
1999 38 3.1 12.3 52.6
2000 31 2.8 11.1 51.6
2001 28 3.1 9.0 75
2002 36 2.8 12.9 66.7
2003 36 2.8 12.9 66.7
2004 37 2.8 13.2 40.5
2005 24 2.9 8.3 54.2
2006 19 3.1 6.1 52.6
2007 22 3.0 7.3 45.5
2008 17 2.8 6.1 70.6
2009 23 3.1 7.4 69.6
2010 23 2.7 8.3 82.6
2011 18 2.7 6.5 77.8
2012 13 2.9 4.3 61.5
2013 18 2.6 6.9 55.6
2014 14 3.3 4.1 57.1
2015 20 3.0 6.6 75
2016 15 3.0 5.0 100
2017 19 2.6 7.1 100
2018 24 3.8 6.1 100
2019 34 3.8 8.7 70.6
2020 27 2.5 10.8 77.8
2021 22 2.7 8.0 n/a
2022 17 2.4 7.0 n/a
2023 20 2.6 7.5 n/a
2024 19 2.8 6.7 100

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 Vaughn 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $3,197
2021 $13,511
2022 $15,976
2023 $16,855

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vaughn 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 Students3420
 41.2%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian01
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2614
 46.2%
Two or More Races51
 80%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vaughn 7-8

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

Vaughn 7-8 ranks 127th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Vaughn 7-8 are 79% White, 16% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 19 students attended Vaughn 7-8.


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