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Dillon Middle School

Summary:

Dillon Middle School is a public middle school in Dillon, Montana, serving 257 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dillon Elementary District, which is ranked 81 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Dillon Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Montana, with a ranking of 77 out of 187 middle schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's reading and science proficiency rates are above the state average, and it has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. However, the school's mathematics proficiency rate of 27.35% in 2022-2023 is lower than the Dillon Elementary School (39.81%) and the state average (36.59%), though it has shown improvement from 38.39% in 2020-2021.

Dillon Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 16.4 students per teacher over the past three school years, which may contribute to its overall academic performance. The school's student population is predominantly white, which is higher than the surrounding Dillon Elementary School and the state average, suggesting a need to explore strategies to promote diversity and inclusion within the school community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 22 N Cottom
       Dillon, MT  59725

(406) 683-2368

District: Dillon Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,393 Help


Students who attend Dillon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Beaverhead County High School

Feeder schools for Dillon Middle School:

Elementary:    Parkview School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dillon Middle School ranks better than 58.8% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dillon Middle School is 18.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dillon Middle School is $11,393.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dillon Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dillon Middle School 77th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Dillon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Dillon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dillon Elementary 81st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dillon Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.38 63rd 171 63.2%
2005 71.69 39th 164 76.2%
2006 51.01 88th 146 39.7%
2007 47.42 97th 147 34.0%
2008 64.95 39th 149 73.8%
2009 58.87 70th 147 52.4%
2010 60.73 65th 156 58.3%
2011 64.40 56th 161 65.2%
2012 66.01 48th 156 69.2%
2013 77.41 14th 159 91.2%
2016 64.34 20th 81 75.3%
2017 70.21 10th 55 81.8%
2018 79.05 7th 58 87.9%
2019 81.23 9th 60 85.0%
2021 75.54 40th 200 80.0%
2022 76.87 38th 190 80.0%
2023 56.08 77th 187 58.8%
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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Enrollment information for Dillon Middle School

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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 319 319
1991 214 0 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 225
1992 223 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 234
1993 334 0 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 347
1994 355 1 3 8 17 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 351 1 0 6 11 n/a n/a 0 369
1996 351 1 0 6 11 n/a n/a 0 369
1997 330 1 0 7 6 n/a n/a 0 344
1998 296 1 1 12 9 n/a n/a 0 319
1999 272 0 1 11 8 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 276 1 1 13 5 n/a n/a 0 296
2001 275 1 0 10 8 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 267 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 275
2003 267 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 275
2004 233 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 241
2005 208 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 204 0 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 220
2007 222 0 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 212 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 226
2009 215 0 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 225
2010 209 0 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2011 219 0 2 14 5 0 0 0 240
2012 220 1 4 13 6 0 0 0 244
2013 211 1 3 11 5 0 0 0 231
2014 200 1 4 16 5 1 0 0 227
2015 198 0 2 14 6 1 1 0 222
2016 202 0 6 17 7 1 2 0 235
2017 201 0 4 13 7 0 2 0 227
2018 202 0 5 17 6 0 2 0 232
2019 213 0 3 22 7 0 6 0 251
2020 208 0 4 21 6 0 7 0 246
2021 207 0 1 16 5 0 6 0 235
2022 205 1 1 16 5 2 7 0 237
2023 223 1 1 16 7 1 8 0 257
2024 235 3 1 15 4 0 9 0 267

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 Dillon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 319 17.3 18.4 14.1
1991 225 11.1 20.2 14.2
1992 234 13.1 17.8 31.2
1993 347 22.2 15.6 15.9
1994 384 23.0 16.7 15.6
1995 369 23.5 15.7 15.7
1996 369 23.5 15.7 15.7
1997 344 22.5 15.3 19.8
1998 319 21.9 14.6 16.9
1999 292 20.9 14.0 24.7
2000 296 19.8 14.9 38.5
2001 294 19.8 14.8 32
2002 275 15.7 17.5 22.9
2003 275 15.7 17.5 22.9
2004 241 15.7 15.4 28.6
2005 217 15.5 14.0 28.1
2006 220 13.3 16.5 28.2
2007 237 13.8 17.2 23.6
2008 226 14.1 16.0 26.5
2009 225 14.1 16.0 30.7
2010 219 14.1 15.5 34.2
2011 240 14.1 16.9 29.6
2012 244 14.6 16.6 23
2013 231 14.7 15.6 36.8
2014 227 14.8 15.2 36.1
2015 222 16.0 13.8 34.2
2016 235 16.0 14.6 42.6
2017 227 15.6 14.5 44.1
2018 232 15.6 14.8 48.7
2019 251 16.1 15.5 46.2
2020 246 15.6 15.7 39.8
2021 235 15.4 15.2 n/a
2022 237 15.6 15.1 n/a
2023 257 15.6 16.4 n/a
2024 267 14.6 18.2 44.6

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 Dillon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 319 17.3 18.4 14.1
1991 225 11.1 20.2 14.2
1992 234 13.1 17.8 31.2
1993 347 22.2 15.6 15.9
1994 384 23.0 16.7 15.6
1995 369 23.5 15.7 15.7
1996 369 23.5 15.7 15.7
1997 344 22.5 15.3 19.8
1998 319 21.9 14.6 16.9
1999 292 20.9 14.0 24.7
2000 296 19.8 14.9 38.5
2001 294 19.8 14.8 32
2002 275 15.7 17.5 22.9
2003 275 15.7 17.5 22.9
2004 241 15.7 15.4 28.6
2005 217 15.5 14.0 28.1
2006 220 13.3 16.5 28.2
2007 237 13.8 17.2 23.6
2008 226 14.1 16.0 26.5
2009 225 14.1 16.0 30.7
2010 219 14.1 15.5 34.2
2011 240 14.1 16.9 29.6
2012 244 14.6 16.6 23
2013 231 14.7 15.6 36.8
2014 227 14.8 15.2 36.1
2015 222 16.0 13.8 34.2
2016 235 16.0 14.6 42.6
2017 227 15.6 14.5 44.1
2018 232 15.6 14.8 48.7
2019 251 16.1 15.5 46.2
2020 246 15.6 15.7 39.8
2021 235 15.4 15.2 n/a
2022 237 15.6 15.1 n/a
2023 257 15.6 16.4 n/a
2024 267 14.6 18.2 44.6

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 Dillon Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $12,202
2022 $12,385
2023 $11,392

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dillon Middle School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 60 Middle schoolsRanks 77th of 187 Middle schools
 26.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students251257
 2.4%
African American01
American Indian77
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2216
 27.3%
Pacific Islander01
White213223
 4.7%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dillon Middle School

Students who attend Dillon Middle School usually go on to attend Beaverhead County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Dillon Middle School.

Students at Dillon Middle School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

Dillon Middle School ranks 77th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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