DeSmet 6-8

Q: Is DeSmet 6-8 a good school?

DeSmet 6-8 ranks 66 th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

DeSmet 6-8 is a public middle school located in Missoula, MT, serving grades 6-8 with a relatively small student population of 39 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While DeSmet 6-8 has a diverse student body, with representation from multiple racial groups, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (66.67%) compared to nearby schools like Washington Middle School, Hellgate Middle School, and Target Range 7-8, which have more racially diverse student populations. Additionally, DeSmet 6-8's performance on state tests has declined in recent years, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science falling below the state and Missoula Elementary district averages. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined, from a high of 31 out of 156 Montana middle schools in 2014-2015 to a ranking of 66 out of 187 in 2022-2023.

One factor that may contribute to DeSmet 6-8's declining performance is its relatively high student-teacher ratio of 11.4 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 9.5 to 16.6. This high ratio can make it more challenging for teachers to provide individualized attention and support to students. Additionally, DeSmet 6-8 consistently underperforms compared to the nearby middle schools, which consistently outperform it in Mathematics, Reading, and Science proficiency, and rank among the top 20 middle schools in Montana.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6355 Padre Lane
Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 549-4994

District: DeSmet Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,472

Students who attend DeSmet 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Big Sky High School

Feeder schools for DeSmet 6-8:

Elementary:

DeSmet School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 37

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Two or more races:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DeSmet 6-8 ranks better than 64.7% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at DeSmet 6-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DeSmet 6-8 is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare DeSmet 6-8 employs 4.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DeSmet 6-8 is $19,472.

Schooldigger Rankings:

DeSmet 6-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks DeSmet 6-8 66^th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See DeSmet 6-8 in the ranking list.)

DeSmet Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks DeSmet Elementary 100^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for DeSmet 6-8

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	73.61	37^th	171	78.4%
2005	77.13	29^th	164	82.3%
2006	34.63	120^th	146	17.8%
2007	13.74	136^th	147	7.5%
2008	37.77	121^st	149	18.8%
2009	44.70	105^th	147	28.6%
2011	40.41	122^nd	161	24.2%
2012	38.31	122^nd	156	21.8%
2013	64.63	55^th	159	65.4%
2015	65.63	31^st	156	80.1%
2021	21.49	171^st	200	14.5%
2022	25.44	152^nd	190	20.0%
2023	62.65	66^th	187	64.7%

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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 DeSmet 6-8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	17	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	19
1992	19	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	23
1993	26	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	26
1994	24	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	25
1995	26	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	28
1996	26	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	28
1997	32	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	34
1998	37	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	41
1999	27	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	31
2000	24	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	27
2001	25	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	28
2002	18	1	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	25
2003	18	1	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	25
2004	15	1	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	22
2005	24	0	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	35
2006	30	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	34
2007	19	1	1	0	14	n/a	n/a	35
2008	19	0	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	25
2009	17	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	22
2010	17	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	22
2011	29	0	0	1	5	0	0	35
2012	28	0	0	1	3	0	1	33
2013	23	0	0	3	5	1	4	36
2014	11	0	0	4	4	1	2	22
2015	13	0	0	1	4	0	1	19
2016	14	0	0	0	1	0	1	16
2017	14	0	0	3	0	0	5	22
2018	23	1	0	2	0	0	1	27
2019	19	0	0	4	0	0	1	24
2020	17	0	0	1	3	0	3	24
2021	20	1	0	4	2	0	1	28
2022	22	1	0	5	3	0	1	32
2023	26	0	0	6	3	1	3	39
2024	26	0	0	6	0	0	5	37

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 DeSmet 6-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	19	2.5	7.6	0
1992	23	2.8	8.2	43.5
1993	26	2.9	9.0	50
1994	25	4.6	5.4	56
1995	28	3.8	7.4	46.4
1996	28	3.8	7.4	46.4
1997	34	3.9	8.7	58.8
1998	41	5.1	8.0	51.2
1999	31	5.0	6.2	74.2
2000	27	4.9	5.5	63
2001	28	4.8	5.8	57.1
2002	25	3.0	8.3	76
2003	25	3.0	8.3	76
2004	22	4.6	4.8	72.7
2005	35	3.0	11.7	62.9
2006	34	3.2	10.6	58.8
2007	35	2.9	12.1	65.7
2008	25	3.2	7.8	52
2009	22	3.7	5.9	59.1
2010	22	2.9	7.4	68.2
2011	35	2.9	11.9	74.3
2012	33	2.9	11.1	63.6
2013	36	3.3	10.6	77.8
2014	22	3.0	7.2	81.8
2015	19	3.0	6.3	100
2016	16	2.0	8.0	100
2017	22	1.7	12.3	100
2018	27	3.0	8.7	100
2019	24	3.6	6.6	37.5
2020	24	3.4	6.9	79.2
2021	28	3.4	8.2	n/a
2022	32	3.4	9.4	n/a
2023	39	3.4	11.4	n/a
2024	37	4.5	8.2	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 DeSmet 6-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	19	2.5	7.6	0
1992	23	2.8	8.2	43.5
1993	26	2.9	9.0	50
1994	25	4.6	5.4	56
1995	28	3.8	7.4	46.4
1996	28	3.8	7.4	46.4
1997	34	3.9	8.7	58.8
1998	41	5.1	8.0	51.2
1999	31	5.0	6.2	74.2
2000	27	4.9	5.5	63
2001	28	4.8	5.8	57.1
2002	25	3.0	8.3	76
2003	25	3.0	8.3	76
2004	22	4.6	4.8	72.7
2005	35	3.0	11.7	62.9
2006	34	3.2	10.6	58.8
2007	35	2.9	12.1	65.7
2008	25	3.2	7.8	52
2009	22	3.7	5.9	59.1
2010	22	2.9	7.4	68.2
2011	35	2.9	11.9	74.3
2012	33	2.9	11.1	63.6
2013	36	3.3	10.6	77.8
2014	22	3.0	7.2	81.8
2015	19	3.0	6.3	100
2016	16	2.0	8.0	100
2017	22	1.7	12.3	100
2018	27	3.0	8.7	100
2019	24	3.6	6.6	37.5
2020	24	3.4	6.9	79.2
2021	28	3.4	8.2	n/a
2022	32	3.4	9.4	n/a
2023	39	3.4	11.4	n/a
2024	37	4.5	8.2	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 DeSmet 6-8

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$21,762
2022	$22,446
2023	$19,472

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	24	39	62.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	19	26	36.8%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%

Schools Near DeSmet 6-8

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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
DeSmet 6-8	Public	6-8	6355 Padre Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	DeSmet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-4994	37	5	8.2	100.0%	26 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.5%)	62.6	66^th of 187 public middle schools	64.7%		25.4	152^nd of 190 public middle schools	20.0%	86	42.9	57.1	33.3	$19,472
Hellgate Middle School	Public	7-8	2375 Flynn Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2452	300	22	13.7	40.0%	249 (83.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (9.0%)	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
Hellgate Elementary Intermediate	Public	4-6	2355 Flynn Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2160	525	27	19.1	43.6%	433 (82.5%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.4%)	13 (2.5%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.4%)								(n/a)	40.3	55.6	43.5	$9,445
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	129	8	16.6	37.2%	112 (86.8%)	3 (2.3%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	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
Porter Middle School	Public	6-8	2510 Central Avenue	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4060	590	37	15.8	54.7%	468 (79.3%)	21 (3.6%)	36 (6.1%)	12 (2.0%)	47 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	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
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	682	39	17.3	27.6%	597 (87.5%)	9 (1.3%)	25 (3.7%)	9 (1.3%)	30 (4.4%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	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	408	29	14.2	42.4%	333 (81.6%)	10 (2.5%)	24 (5.9%)	12 (2.9%)	21 (5.1%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	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
Frenchtown 6-8	Public	6-8	17620 Frontage Road	Frenchtown	59834	Missoula County	Frenchtown K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 626-2650	319	21	14.9	34.8%	274 (85.9%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.3%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.7%)	53.2	88^th of 187 public middle schools	52.9%		50	109^th of 190 public middle schools	42.6%	21	32.2	52.0	35.5	$10,537
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	109	9	12.4	49.5%	100 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	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
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	14.7	35.9%	197 (90.8%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about DeSmet 6-8

Is DeSmet 6-8 a good school?

DeSmet 6-8 ranks 66^th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is DeSmet 6-8 in?

DeSmet Elementary

What high school do graduates of DeSmet 6-8 attend?

Students who attend DeSmet 6-8 usually go on to attend Big Sky High School

How many students attend DeSmet 6-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 37 students attended DeSmet 6-8.

What is the racial makeup of DeSmet 6-8?

Students at DeSmet 6-8 are 70% White, 16% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races.

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