Clinton 7-8

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Clinton 7-8 ranks 46 th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clinton 7-8 is a public middle school in Clinton, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 30 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, outperforming the state and district averages in key academic areas.

Clinton 7-8 has a significantly higher percentage of White students (90%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. However, the school's academic performance is impressive, with students consistently scoring above the state and district averages in Mathematics, Reading, and Science on the Montana State Tests. In 2022-2023, 58.62% of Clinton 7-8 students were proficient or better in Reading, compared to 48.46% at Bonner 6-8 and 46.03% statewide. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 13.1 over the past three years, which is lower than most of the nearby schools.

While Clinton 7-8 has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Montana, some nearby schools, such as Target Range 7-8 and Washington Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and may provide additional educational options for families in the area. However, the school's declining enrollment, from 39 students in 2020-2021 to 30 students in 2022-2023, could be a concern for the school's long-term sustainability.

Detail:

Public 7-8

20397E Mullan Rd
Clinton, MT 59825

(406) 825-3113

District: Clinton Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,443

Students who attend Clinton 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Hellgate High School

Feeder schools for Clinton 7-8:

Elementary:

Clinton School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 30

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Asian:

3.3%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clinton 7-8 ranks better than 75.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), American Indian (3.3%), Asian (3.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clinton 7-8 is 8.3. (See more...)

Compare Clinton 7-8 employs 3.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clinton 7-8 is $15,443.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clinton 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton 7-8 46^th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Clinton 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Clinton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton Elementary 90^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clinton 7-8

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	75.26	34^th	171	80.1%
2005	61.36	66^th	164	59.8%
2006	69.24	36^th	146	75.3%
2007	50.21	88^th	147	40.1%
2008	28.61	130^th	149	12.8%
2009	57.94	76^th	147	48.3%
2010	54.79	88^th	156	43.6%
2011	59.81	73^rd	161	54.7%
2012	79.80	10^th	156	93.6%
2013	75.05	23^rd	159	85.5%
2015	56.69	49^th	156	68.6%
2021	60.72	77^th	200	61.5%
2022	81.90	29^th	190	84.7%
2023	72.09	46^th	187	75.4%

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

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Clinton 7-8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	47	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	48
1992	53	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	57
1993	57	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	58
1994	55	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	57
1995	53	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	55
1996	53	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	55
1997	51	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	52
1998	55	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	59
1999	68	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	69
2000	53	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	56
2001	40	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	44
2002	47	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	49
2003	47	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	49
2004	40	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	41
2005	43	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	44
2006	38	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	41
2007	31	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	36
2008	46	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	47
2009	39	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	41
2010	43	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	48
2011	49	1	0	0	0	0	1	51
2012	38	0	2	2	0	0	0	42
2013	34	0	2	3	0	0	0	39
2014	44	0	0	4	1	0	0	49
2015	55	1	0	2	0	0	0	58
2016	44	1	0	3	0	0	1	49
2017	44	0	0	4	0	0	1	49
2018	41	0	0	5	0	0	0	46
2019	43	0	0	2	0	0	2	47
2020	45	1	0	1	0	0	3	50
2021	50	2	0	1	2	0	1	56
2022	35	2	1	0	1	0	0	39
2023	27	0	1	1	1	0	0	30

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 Clinton 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	48	3.1	15.4	35.4
1992	57	4.9	11.6	28.1
1993	58	6.5	8.9	29.3
1994	57	4.3	13.3	36.8
1995	55	4.5	12.2	34.5
1996	55	4.5	12.2	34.5
1997	52	3.5	14.9	32.7
1998	59	4.8	12.3	33.9
1999	69	5.8	11.9	55.1
2000	56	4.5	12.4	46.4
2001	44	4.2	10.5	43.2
2002	49	4.7	10.4	34.7
2003	49	4.7	10.4	34.7
2004	41	3.6	11.4	39
2005	44	3.7	11.9	45.5
2006	41	3.7	11.1	39
2007	36	3.5	10.3	13.9
2008	47	3.8	12.4	34
2009	41	3.8	10.8	26.8
2010	48	3.8	12.3	41.7
2011	51	3.8	13.1	49
2012	42	3.3	12.5	52.4
2013	39	3.8	10.0	46.2
2014	49	4.3	11.3	36.7
2015	58	4.0	14.5	41.4
2016	49	4.0	12.2	44.9
2017	49	3.9	12.4	32.7
2018	46	4.1	11.1	28.3
2019	47	4.9	9.5	40.4
2020	50	4.4	11.1	54
2021	56	4.2	13.1	n/a
2022	39	4.2	9.2	n/a
2023	30	3.6	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 Clinton 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	48	3.1	15.4	35.4
1992	57	4.9	11.6	28.1
1993	58	6.5	8.9	29.3
1994	57	4.3	13.3	36.8
1995	55	4.5	12.2	34.5
1996	55	4.5	12.2	34.5
1997	52	3.5	14.9	32.7
1998	59	4.8	12.3	33.9
1999	69	5.8	11.9	55.1
2000	56	4.5	12.4	46.4
2001	44	4.2	10.5	43.2
2002	49	4.7	10.4	34.7
2003	49	4.7	10.4	34.7
2004	41	3.6	11.4	39
2005	44	3.7	11.9	45.5
2006	41	3.7	11.1	39
2007	36	3.5	10.3	13.9
2008	47	3.8	12.4	34
2009	41	3.8	10.8	26.8
2010	48	3.8	12.3	41.7
2011	51	3.8	13.1	49
2012	42	3.3	12.5	52.4
2013	39	3.8	10.0	46.2
2014	49	4.3	11.3	36.7
2015	58	4.0	14.5	41.4
2016	49	4.0	12.2	44.9
2017	49	3.9	12.4	32.7
2018	46	4.1	11.1	28.3
2019	47	4.9	9.5	40.4
2020	50	4.4	11.1	54
2021	56	4.2	13.1	n/a
2022	39	4.2	9.2	n/a
2023	30	3.6	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 Clinton 7-8

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$14,133
2022	$35,510
2023	$15,443

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinton 7-8

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	47	30	36.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	27	37.2%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%

Schools Near Clinton 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Clinton 7-8	Public	7-8	20397E Mullan Rd	Clinton	59825	Missoula County	Clinton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 825-3113	30	4	8.3		27 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.1	46^th of 187 public middle schools	75.4%		81.9	29^th of 190 public middle schools	84.7%	17	48.3	58.6	40.0	$15,443
Potomac 7-8	Public	7-8	29750 Potomac Road	Bonner	59823	Missoula County	Potomac Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 244-5581	14	2	5.8		12 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.3	30^th of 187 public middle schools	84.0%		92.9	7^th of 190 public middle schools	96.3%	23	53.9	53.9		$25,108
Bonner 6-8	Public	6-8	9045 Hwy 200 E	Bonner	59823	Missoula County	Bonner Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 258-6151	122	9	13.4		107 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.7%)	19.3	155^th of 187 public middle schools	17.1%		14.4	167^th of 190 public middle schools	12.1%	12	18.5	33.6	17.1	$13,602
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	645 West Central Ave	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4085	663	42	15.7		597 (90.0%)	6 (0.9%)	20 (3.0%)	7 (1.1%)	28 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	85.3	19^th of 187 public middle schools	89.8%		75.4	44^th of 190 public middle schools	76.8%	25	51.9	63.8	54.3	$12,126
Meadow Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	4210 Reserve	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4045	472	30	15.6		401 (85.0%)	9 (1.9%)	22 (4.7%)	11 (2.3%)	23 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	68.7	54^th of 187 public middle schools	71.1%		68.9	57^th of 190 public middle schools	70.0%	3	42.1	51.8	46.5	$13,888
Porter Middle School	Public	6-8	2510 Central Avenue	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4060	579	39	14.9		458 (79.1%)	21 (3.6%)	30 (5.2%)	10 (1.7%)	53 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	45.8	104^th of 187 public middle schools	44.4%		53.8	96^th of 190 public middle schools	49.5%	8	28.6	44.3	36.6	$13,026
Lolo Middle School	Public	5-8	11395 Highway 93 South	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Lolo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 273-6141	217	15	14.1		196 (90.3%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.1%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	51.9	92^nd of 187 public middle schools	50.8%		54.3	93^rd of 190 public middle schools	51.1%	1	33.8	42.4	41.2	$6,878
Target Range 7-8	Public	7-8	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	137	9	16.0		118 (86.1%)	3 (2.2%)	6 (4.4%)	2 (1.5%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	85.9	17^th of 187 public middle schools	90.9%		78.4	36^th of 190 public middle schools	81.1%	19	58.5	54.4	63.5	$10,143
Hellgate Elementary Intermediate	Public	4-6	2355 Flynn Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2160	520	27	19.5		427 (82.1%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	13 (2.5%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.8%)								(n/a)	40.3	55.6	43.5	$9,445
Hellgate Middle School	Public	7-8	2375 Flynn Lane	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2452	329	20	16.6		282 (85.7%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.3%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (4.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.6%)	83.9	21^st of 187 public middle schools	88.8%		83.7	26^th of 190 public middle schools	86.3%	5	47.8	59.1	63.5	$11,287

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton 7-8

How many students attend Clinton 7-8?

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Clinton 7-8.

Is Clinton 7-8 a good school?

Clinton 7-8 ranks 46^th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Clinton 7-8 in?

Clinton Elementary

What high school do graduates of Clinton 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Clinton 7-8 usually go on to attend Hellgate High School

What is the racial makeup of Clinton 7-8?

Students at Clinton 7-8 are 90% White, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

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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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