Summary:
Bissell 7-8 is a small public middle school located in Whitefish, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with an enrollment of just 16 students. It is part of the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District, which is ranked 59 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bissell 7-8 stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.2 to 7.8 over the past 3 years, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios between 11.6 and 15.5. The school has also shown strong academic performance, outperforming the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency. In 2022-2023, the school had 41.18% proficiency in math, 64.71% in reading, and 54.55% in science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03% respectively. Additionally, Bissell 7-8 has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Native American students.
However, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking varying significantly from 28th out of 187 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 165th out of 200 in 2020-2021. Furthermore, its performance is not always better than its feeder school, Olney-Bissell Elementary, raising questions about the alignment of curriculum and teaching practices between the two schools. Additionally, the proximity to Whitefish Middle 5-8, a much larger school with significantly higher test scores and a 5-star rating, suggests the need for further analysis and potential strategic planning to ensure the long-term success and alignment of Bissell 7-8 with the educational needs of the community.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Olney-Bissell Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 187 Montana Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,056
Students who attend Bissell 7-8 usually attend:
Feeder schools for Bissell 7-8:
Student/teacher ratio: 6.2
Number of students: 16
Racial breakdown:
White:
68.8%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Two or more races:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%
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