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Darby 7-8

Summary:

Darby 7-8 is a small public middle school in Darby, Montana, serving around 50 students in grades 7-8. While the school's low student-teacher ratio may provide more individualized attention, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state and the nearby Hamilton Middle School.

Darby 7-8 has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92-94%) compared to Hamilton Middle School (86%), suggesting a more homogeneous student population. Academically, Darby 7-8 has lower proficiency rates in state assessments, with only 25.49% proficiency in math, 42.31% in reading, and 34.48% in science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. Hamilton Middle School also outperformed Darby 7-8 in all three subject areas. Additionally, Darby 7-8's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 64th out of 159 middle schools in 2012-2013 to 119th out of 187 middle schools in 2022-2023.

The challenges faced by Darby 7-8 may be reflective of systemic issues within the Darby K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 224 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's small size and limited resources may also present challenges in offering a comprehensive educational program, despite the potential advantages of a low student-teacher ratio. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving student outcomes and providing a well-rounded educational experience at Darby 7-8.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 209 School Drive
       Darby, MT  59829

(406) 821-3252

District: Darby K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,598 Help


Students who attend Darby 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Darby High School

Feeder schools for Darby 7-8:

Elementary:    Darby School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  50

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Darby 7-8 ranks worse than 63.6% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Darby 7-8 is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Darby 7-8 employs 5.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Darby 7-8 is $17,598.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Darby 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Darby 7-8 119th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Darby 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Darby K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Darby K-12 Schools 224th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Darby 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.53 153rd 171 10.5%
2005 92.43 3rd 164 98.2%
2006 67.85 40th 146 72.6%
2007 45.03 102nd 147 30.6%
2008 47.22 94th 149 36.9%
2009 50.77 96th 147 34.7%
2010 62.88 55th 156 64.7%
2011 52.90 98th 161 39.1%
2012 62.66 63rd 156 59.6%
2013 62.28 64th 159 59.7%
2021 27.40 159th 200 20.5%
2022 39.11 129th 190 32.1%
2023 40.54 119th 187 36.4%
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 Darby 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 105 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1994 93 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1995 111 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1996 111 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1997 100 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1998 94 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 97
1999 92 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2000 101 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a -2 101
2001 108 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 112
2002 76 1 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 88
2003 76 1 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 88
2004 81 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 88
2005 90 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 95
2006 79 1 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 89
2007 57 0 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 68
2008 70 0 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 77
2009 50 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 55
2010 43 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 44
2011 50 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 53
2012 50 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 56
2013 49 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 51
2014 48 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 52
2015 54 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 62
2016 50 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 55
2017 43 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 46
2018 48 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 51
2019 46 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 52
2020 48 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 51
2021 50 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 53
2022 56 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 61
2023 46 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 50

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 Darby 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 109 7.1 15.4 22
1994 93 6.0 15.5 19.4
1995 117 5.4 21.7 29.1
1996 117 5.4 21.7 29.1
1997 105 6.3 16.7 24.8
1998 97 6.1 15.9 26.8
1999 94 6.1 15.4 38.3
2000 101 6.3 16.3 26.2
2001 112 6.0 18.7 41.1
2002 88 6.3 14.0 39.8
2003 88 6.3 14.0 39.8
2004 88 5.9 14.9 50
2005 95 5.5 17.3 36.8
2006 89 5.3 16.8 41.6
2007 68 5.6 12.1 47.1
2008 77 5.4 14.3 42.9
2009 55 4.7 11.7 60
2010 44 3.1 14.0 47.7
2011 53 3.4 15.3 39.6
2012 56 3.0 18.1 50
2013 51 3.2 15.8 60.8
2014 52 3.4 14.9 61.5
2015 62 4.0 15.5 62.9
2016 55 5.0 11.0 50.9
2017 46 3.5 12.9 43.5
2018 51 3.7 13.4 47.1
2019 52 3.4 14.9 48.1
2020 51 3.7 13.7 47.1
2021 53 4.5 11.7 n/a
2022 61 4.5 13.5 n/a
2023 50 5.5 9.0 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 Darby 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 109 7.1 15.4 22
1994 93 6.0 15.5 19.4
1995 117 5.4 21.7 29.1
1996 117 5.4 21.7 29.1
1997 105 6.3 16.7 24.8
1998 97 6.1 15.9 26.8
1999 94 6.1 15.4 38.3
2000 101 6.3 16.3 26.2
2001 112 6.0 18.7 41.1
2002 88 6.3 14.0 39.8
2003 88 6.3 14.0 39.8
2004 88 5.9 14.9 50
2005 95 5.5 17.3 36.8
2006 89 5.3 16.8 41.6
2007 68 5.6 12.1 47.1
2008 77 5.4 14.3 42.9
2009 55 4.7 11.7 60
2010 44 3.1 14.0 47.7
2011 53 3.4 15.3 39.6
2012 56 3.0 18.1 50
2013 51 3.2 15.8 60.8
2014 52 3.4 14.9 61.5
2015 62 4.0 15.5 62.9
2016 55 5.0 11.0 50.9
2017 46 3.5 12.9 43.5
2018 51 3.7 13.4 47.1
2019 52 3.4 14.9 48.1
2020 51 3.7 13.7 47.1
2021 53 4.5 11.7 n/a
2022 61 4.5 13.5 n/a
2023 50 5.5 9.0 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 Darby 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $14,126
2022 $15,133
2023 $17,598

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Darby 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 Students5250
 3.8%
African American00
American Indian40
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White4646
Two or More Races21
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Darby 7-8

In the 2022-23 school year, 50 students attended Darby 7-8.

Students at Darby 7-8 are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Darby 7-8 ranks 119th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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


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