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Utterback 7-8

Summary:

Utterback 7-8 is a public middle school located in Conrad, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 69 students. The school is part of the Conrad Elementary District, which is ranked 71 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Utterback 7-8 stands out for its consistently high academic performance, outpacing the state average in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science on the Montana State Tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had a 44.12% proficiency rate in Mathematics, 54.41% in Reading, and 59.38% in Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, Utterback 7-8 has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 4-star rating in the last two school years, and now ranking 32nd out of 187 Montana middle schools, placing it in the top 17% of middle schools in the state.

Compared to the nearby Valier 7-8 school, Utterback 7-8 has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.41% vs. 62.5%) and a lower percentage of Native American students (1.45% vs. 29.17%). This difference in racial diversity may be influenced by the demographics of the surrounding communities. Additionally, Utterback 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, compared to Valier 7-8's ratio of 16.4, which may contribute to the school's academic success by allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 24 2nd Avenue Southwest
       Conrad, MT  59425

(406) 278-3227

District: Conrad Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,213 Help


Students who attend Utterback 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Conrad High School

Feeder schools for Utterback 7-8:

Elementary:    Meadowlark School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  69

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Utterback 7-8 ranks better than 82.9% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Utterback 7-8 is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Utterback 7-8 is $15,213.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Utterback 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Utterback 7-8 32nd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Utterback 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Conrad Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Conrad Elementary 71st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Utterback 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.50 43rd 171 74.9%
2005 51.67 95th 164 42.1%
2006 46.54 104th 146 28.8%
2007 47.87 95th 147 35.4%
2008 22.93 135th 149 9.4%
2009 60.20 61st 147 58.5%
2010 56.64 84th 156 46.2%
2011 52.97 96th 161 40.4%
2012 48.77 105th 156 32.7%
2013 36.32 129th 159 18.9%
2015 20.26 127th 156 18.6%
2021 64.49 64th 200 68.0%
2022 78.71 35th 190 81.6%
2023 77.89 32nd 187 82.9%
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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 Utterback 7-8

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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 189 189
1991 62 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 65
1992 121 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 125
1993 111 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 118
1994 118 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 122
1995 149 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 153
1996 149 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 153
1997 141 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 144
1998 157 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 162
1999 141 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 147
2000 124 2 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 131
2001 119 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 122
2002 126 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 128
2003 126 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 128
2004 123 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 127
2005 88 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2006 97 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2007 95 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2008 98 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 102
2009 101 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 104
2010 95 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 98
2011 83 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 90
2012 74 1 1 3 4 0 0 0 83
2013 87 0 1 3 5 0 0 0 96
2014 83 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 90
2015 54 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 59
2016 57 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 64
2017 71 2 0 2 5 0 3 0 83
2018 75 1 0 2 1 0 2 0 81
2019 75 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 82
2020 67 0 0 5 3 0 2 0 77
2021 63 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 69
2022 72 0 1 5 1 0 2 0 81
2023 61 0 1 3 1 0 3 0 69

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 Utterback 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 189 11.3 16.7 14.3
1991 65 6.8 9.5 12.3
1992 125 6.8 18.3 16.8
1993 118 8.3 14.2 18.6
1994 122 8.6 14.2 17.2
1995 153 9.0 17.0 19.6
1996 153 9.0 17.0 19.6
1997 144 8.8 16.4 18.8
1998 162 10.1 16.0 19.1
1999 147 9.0 16.3 28.6
2000 131 9.4 13.9 18.3
2001 122 7.8 15.6 35.2
2002 128 8.6 14.9 32.8
2003 128 8.6 14.9 32.8
2004 127 8.0 15.9 22.8
2005 92 7.1 13.0 26.1
2006 99 7.4 13.4 32.3
2007 101 7.3 13.8 17.8
2008 102 7.4 13.8 41.2
2009 104 7.3 14.2 34.6
2010 98 7.5 13.0 18.4
2011 90 6.8 13.0 26.7
2012 83 7.7 10.7 31.3
2013 96 7.5 12.7 20.8
2014 90 8.1 11.0 23.3
2015 59 7.0 8.4 42.4
2016 64 5.0 12.8 42.2
2017 83 6.8 12.1 34.9
2018 81 4.3 18.4 32.1
2019 82 6.1 13.3 39
2020 77 5.6 13.7 42.9
2021 69 5.5 12.4 n/a
2022 81 6.2 12.9 n/a
2023 69 5.7 11.9 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 Utterback 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 189 11.3 16.7 14.3
1991 65 6.8 9.5 12.3
1992 125 6.8 18.3 16.8
1993 118 8.3 14.2 18.6
1994 122 8.6 14.2 17.2
1995 153 9.0 17.0 19.6
1996 153 9.0 17.0 19.6
1997 144 8.8 16.4 18.8
1998 162 10.1 16.0 19.1
1999 147 9.0 16.3 28.6
2000 131 9.4 13.9 18.3
2001 122 7.8 15.6 35.2
2002 128 8.6 14.9 32.8
2003 128 8.6 14.9 32.8
2004 127 8.0 15.9 22.8
2005 92 7.1 13.0 26.1
2006 99 7.4 13.4 32.3
2007 101 7.3 13.8 17.8
2008 102 7.4 13.8 41.2
2009 104 7.3 14.2 34.6
2010 98 7.5 13.0 18.4
2011 90 6.8 13.0 26.7
2012 83 7.7 10.7 31.3
2013 96 7.5 12.7 20.8
2014 90 8.1 11.0 23.3
2015 59 7.0 8.4 42.4
2016 64 5.0 12.8 42.2
2017 83 6.8 12.1 34.9
2018 81 4.3 18.4 32.1
2019 82 6.1 13.3 39
2020 77 5.6 13.7 42.9
2021 69 5.5 12.4 n/a
2022 81 6.2 12.9 n/a
2023 69 5.7 11.9 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 Utterback 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,300
2021 $12,302
2022 $11,954
2023 $15,213

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Utterback 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 Students8269
 15.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian01
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White7561
 18.7%
Two or More Races03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Utterback 7-8

Students at Utterback 7-8 are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Utterback 7-8 ranks 32nd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 69 students attended Utterback 7-8.

Students who attend Utterback 7-8 usually go on to attend Conrad 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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