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Charlo 6-8

Summary:

Charlo 6-8 is a public middle school in Charlo, Montana, serving 62 students in grades 6-8. This small school stands out for its consistent academic performance, with students scoring above the state average on Montana assessments, and its strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 50% of middle schools.

One key difference between Charlo 6-8 and nearby schools is its racial diversity. Charlo 6-8 has a higher percentage of White students (79.03%) compared to Arlee 7-8 (28.12%) and St. Ignatius Middle School (30.91%), which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Charlo 6-8 has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 22.2, higher than the nearby Arlee 7-8 (10:1) and St. Ignatius Middle School (11.4:1).

Despite these differences, Charlo 6-8 has maintained a strong academic track record, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments. This consistent performance has earned the school a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking in the top 50% of Montana middle schools. The proximity of Charlo 6-8 to other middle schools, such as Arlee 7-8 and St. Ignatius Middle School, may also present opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices to support student learning and development across the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 404 1st Ave West
       Charlo, MT  59824

(406) 644-2206

District: Charlo Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,191 Help


Students who attend Charlo 6-8 usually attend:

High:    Charlo High School

Feeder schools for Charlo 6-8:

Elementary:    Charlo Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  59

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.4%
American Indian:
8.5%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charlo 6-8 ranks better than 51.9% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), American Indian (8.5%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charlo 6-8 is 18.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charlo 6-8 is $11,191.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Charlo 6-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Charlo 6-8 90th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Charlo 6-8 in the ranking list.)

Charlo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlo Elementary 87th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charlo 6-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.70 109th 171 36.3%
2005 48.51 102nd 164 37.8%
2006 39.84 112th 146 23.3%
2007 54.51 77th 147 47.6%
2008 58.82 62nd 149 58.4%
2009 77.44 16th 147 89.1%
2010 63.57 51st 156 67.3%
2011 72.49 27th 161 83.2%
2012 66.16 47th 156 69.9%
2013 74.70 27th 159 83.0%
2015 73.75 26th 156 83.3%
2021 76.09 37th 200 81.5%
2022 72.22 52nd 190 72.6%
2023 52.56 90th 187 51.9%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Charlo 6-8 Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Charlo 6-8

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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 45 45
1991 31 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 39
1992 35 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 40
1993 33 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 41
1994 41 0 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 56
1995 52 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 60
1996 52 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 60
1997 56 0 0 2 10 n/a n/a 0 68
1998 51 0 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 65
1999 32 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 42
2000 39 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 48
2001 50 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 58
2002 44 1 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 51
2003 44 1 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 51
2004 49 1 0 1 8 n/a n/a 0 59
2005 52 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 62
2006 52 1 0 1 14 n/a n/a 0 68
2007 50 4 2 4 9 n/a n/a 0 69
2008 38 2 1 1 8 n/a n/a 0 50
2009 35 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 45
2010 37 2 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 50
2011 30 1 0 0 1 0 12 0 44
2012 33 0 0 1 7 0 7 0 48
2013 32 0 0 2 6 0 5 0 45
2014 30 0 0 1 6 0 8 0 45
2015 25 0 0 0 7 0 10 0 42
2016 25 0 0 1 9 0 9 0 44
2017 26 0 0 2 4 0 7 0 39
2018 18 0 0 1 3 0 7 0 29
2019 25 0 0 1 4 0 6 0 36
2020 23 0 0 0 6 0 5 0 34
2021 34 0 0 2 14 0 7 0 57
2022 45 0 0 1 8 0 4 0 58
2023 49 0 0 4 7 0 2 0 62
2024 48 0 0 2 5 0 4 0 59

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 Charlo 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 45 4.0 11.2 31.1
1991 39 3.8 10.2 35.9
1992 40 2.8 14.2 32.5
1993 41 4.5 9.1 9.8
1994 56 3.3 17.0 37.5
1995 60 2.8 21.4 30
1996 60 2.8 21.4 30
1997 68 4.9 13.9 50
1998 65 4.3 15.1 46.2
1999 42 2.6 16.2 64.3
2000 48 3.3 14.5 58.3
2001 58 3.2 18.1 62.1
2002 51 3.4 15.0 56.9
2003 51 3.4 15.0 56.9
2004 59 3.1 19.0 62.7
2005 62 2.9 21.4 62.9
2006 68 3.4 20.0 48.5
2007 69 5.1 13.5 47.8
2008 50 4.4 11.4 52
2009 45 4.8 9.4 26.7
2010 50 4.8 10.2 42
2011 44 3.8 11.3 50
2012 48 3.6 13.1 47.9
2013 45 3.6 12.4 60
2014 45 1.1 39.1 51.1
2015 42 3.0 14.0 40.5
2016 44 4.0 11.0 50
2017 39 4.1 9.3 53.8
2018 29 2.9 9.8 44.8
2019 36 3.1 11.2 41.7
2020 34 3.5 9.4 50
2021 57 3.0 18.4 n/a
2022 58 3.5 16.2 n/a
2023 62 2.7 22.2 n/a
2024 59 3.1 18.7 62.7

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 Charlo 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 45 4.0 11.2 31.1
1991 39 3.8 10.2 35.9
1992 40 2.8 14.2 32.5
1993 41 4.5 9.1 9.8
1994 56 3.3 17.0 37.5
1995 60 2.8 21.4 30
1996 60 2.8 21.4 30
1997 68 4.9 13.9 50
1998 65 4.3 15.1 46.2
1999 42 2.6 16.2 64.3
2000 48 3.3 14.5 58.3
2001 58 3.2 18.1 62.1
2002 51 3.4 15.0 56.9
2003 51 3.4 15.0 56.9
2004 59 3.1 19.0 62.7
2005 62 2.9 21.4 62.9
2006 68 3.4 20.0 48.5
2007 69 5.1 13.5 47.8
2008 50 4.4 11.4 52
2009 45 4.8 9.4 26.7
2010 50 4.8 10.2 42
2011 44 3.8 11.3 50
2012 48 3.6 13.1 47.9
2013 45 3.6 12.4 60
2014 45 1.1 39.1 51.1
2015 42 3.0 14.0 40.5
2016 44 4.0 11.0 50
2017 39 4.1 9.3 53.8
2018 29 2.9 9.8 44.8
2019 36 3.1 11.2 41.7
2020 34 3.5 9.4 50
2021 57 3.0 18.4 n/a
2022 58 3.5 16.2 n/a
2023 62 2.7 22.2 n/a
2024 59 3.1 18.7 62.7

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 Charlo 6-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $11,471
2022 $9,999
2023 $11,191

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charlo 6-8

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 Students3662
 72.2%
African American00
American Indian47
 75%
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White2549
 96%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlo 6-8

Charlo 6-8 ranks 90th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Charlo 6-8 are 81% White, 8% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 59 students attended Charlo 6-8.

Students who attend Charlo 6-8 usually go on to attend Charlo High School


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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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