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Dodson 7-8

Summary:

Dodson 7-8 is a small public middle school in Dodson, MT, serving just 16 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Dodson K-12 District, which is ranked 285 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby Malta 6-7-8 school, Dodson 7-8 has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (62.5% vs. 12.82%) and consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 5.88% of students proficient in Math and 17.65% proficient in Reading, compared to 38.89% and 66.06% at Malta 6-7-8, respectively. Dodson 7-8 also ranks in the bottom quarter of Montana middle schools, while Malta 6-7-8 is in the top third.

Despite having a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.5 to 5.0 students per teacher, Dodson 7-8 continues to struggle academically. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, potentially due to factors like declining enrollment, resource allocation, and the unique needs of the community. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes at Dodson 7-8.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 124 First Ave W
       Dodson, MT  59524

(406) 383-4362

District: Dodson K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $41,609 Help


Students who attend Dodson 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Dodson High School

Feeder schools for Dodson 7-8:

Elementary:    Dodson School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.0 Help
Number of students:  16

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
62.5%
White:
31.3%
Two or more races:
6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dodson 7-8 ranks worse than 93.6% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (62.5%), White (31.3%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dodson 7-8 is 5. (See more...)
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Compare Dodson 7-8 employs 3.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dodson 7-8 is $41,609.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dodson 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dodson 7-8 175th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Dodson 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Dodson K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodson K-12 285th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dodson 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 5.10 147th 156 5.8%
2021 17.01 179th 200 10.5%
2022 5.14 180th 190 5.3%
2023 5.83 175th 187 6.4%
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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 Dodson 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
2012 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 6
2013 1 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 12
2014 1 0 0 0 12 0 1 0 14
2015 1 0 0 1 8 0 1 0 11
2016 3 0 0 1 11 0 1 0 16
2017 3 0 0 0 17 0 1 0 21
2018 1 0 0 0 14 0 1 0 16
2019 1 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 17
2020 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 0 15
2021 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 0 14
2022 0 0 0 0 14 0 1 0 15
2023 5 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 16

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 Dodson 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 1 1.2 0.7 0
2012 6 1.5 3.8 50
2013 12 1.6 7.1 75
2014 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2015 11 n/a n/a 100
2016 16 1.0 16.0 100
2017 21 1.4 14.1 100
2018 16 3.5 4.4 100
2019 17 3.7 4.5 64.7
2020 15 3.4 4.3 100
2021 14 3.0 4.5 n/a
2022 15 3.1 4.7 n/a
2023 16 3.1 5.0 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 Dodson 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 1 1.2 0.7 0
2012 6 1.5 3.8 50
2013 12 1.6 7.1 75
2014 14 n/a n/a 78.6
2015 11 n/a n/a 100
2016 16 1.0 16.0 100
2017 21 1.4 14.1 100
2018 16 3.5 4.4 100
2019 17 3.7 4.5 64.7
2020 15 3.4 4.3 100
2021 14 3.0 4.5 n/a
2022 15 3.1 4.7 n/a
2023 16 3.1 5.0 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 Dodson 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $25,049
2022 $32,401
2023 $41,609

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dodson 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 Students1716
 5.9%
African American00
American Indian1610
 37.5%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White15
 400%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dodson 7-8

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

Students at Dodson 7-8 are 63% American Indian, 31% White, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 16 students attended Dodson 7-8.

Dodson 7-8 ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Montana middle schools.


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