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Forsyth 7-8

Summary:

Forsyth 7-8 is a small public middle school in Forsyth, Montana, serving 53 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Forsyth Elementary District, which is ranked 106 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Forsyth 7-8 has shown mixed performance on state assessments. In 2022-2023, the school outperformed the state average in reading but underperformed in mathematics and science. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 52nd out of 81 middle schools in 2015-2016 to 75th out of 187 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be struggling to maintain its academic performance compared to other middle schools in Montana.

One interesting finding is that Forsyth 7-8 consistently underperforms its local feeder school, Forsyth Elementary, on state assessments. This could indicate a need for better alignment and collaboration between the two schools to ensure a smooth transition for students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could suggest a more personalized learning environment for students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 917 Park
       Forsyth, MT  59327

(406) 346-2796

District: Forsyth Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,306 Help


Students who attend Forsyth 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Forsyth High School

Feeder schools for Forsyth 7-8:

Elementary:    Forsyth Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  53

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
5.7%
Asian:
1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forsyth 7-8 ranks better than 59.9% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (5.7%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forsyth 7-8 is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Forsyth 7-8 employs 4.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forsyth 7-8 is $14,306.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Forsyth 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth 7-8 75th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Forsyth 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Forsyth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth Elementary 106th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forsyth 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.09 15th 171 91.2%
2005 38.60 126th 164 23.2%
2006 66.52 43rd 146 70.5%
2007 61.58 50th 147 66.0%
2008 57.59 67th 149 55.0%
2009 49.48 99th 147 32.7%
2010 54.28 89th 156 42.9%
2011 47.69 107th 161 33.5%
2012 62.78 62nd 156 60.3%
2013 48.03 110th 159 30.8%
2016 41.13 52nd 81 35.8%
2021 46.94 111th 200 44.5%
2022 51.36 104th 190 45.3%
2023 56.60 75th 187 59.9%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Forsyth 7-8 Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Forsyth 7-8

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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 173 173
1991 115 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1992 110 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 119
1993 108 0 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 118
1994 156 0 4 4 10 n/a n/a 0 174
1995 97 0 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 105
1996 97 0 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 105
1997 89 0 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 96
1998 73 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 79
1999 78 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 81 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 86
2001 75 0 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 81
2002 59 1 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2003 59 1 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2004 60 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2005 74 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2006 80 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2007 60 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 63
2008 49 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2009 63 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 70
2010 64 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 69
2011 55 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 61
2012 45 0 0 2 3 0 2 0 52
2013 50 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 56
2014 50 0 0 5 2 0 4 0 61
2015 47 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 53
2016 49 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 55
2017 56 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 61
2018 54 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 59
2019 40 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 43
2020 37 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 43
2021 45 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 52
2022 53 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 58
2023 49 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 53

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 Forsyth 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 173 13.0 13.3 12.7
1991 117 10.8 10.8 18.8
1992 119 5.4 22.0 21
1993 118 8.5 13.9 31.4
1994 174 9.3 18.7 14.9
1995 105 9.7 10.8 19
1996 105 9.7 10.8 19
1997 96 6.9 13.9 22.9
1998 79 6.4 12.3 22.8
1999 84 5.6 15.0 25
2000 86 5.4 15.9 34.9
2001 81 4.2 19.3 37
2002 66 4.6 14.3 34.8
2003 66 4.6 14.3 34.8
2004 65 4.8 13.5 32.3
2005 78 4.7 16.6 34.6
2006 81 4.9 16.5 43.2
2007 63 4.2 15.0 27
2008 52 3.9 13.3 17.3
2009 70 4.2 16.7 18.6
2010 69 4.4 15.6 37.7
2011 61 4.3 13.9 36.1
2012 52 3.8 13.5 36.5
2013 56 4.2 13.1 28.6
2014 61 3.7 16.1 19.7
2015 53 5.0 10.6 30.2
2016 55 4.0 13.7 25.5
2017 61 5.0 12.1 37.7
2018 59 5.4 10.7 39
2019 43 3.8 11.2 20.9
2020 43 4.3 9.9 34.9
2021 52 4.9 10.5 n/a
2022 58 4.7 12.1 n/a
2023 53 4.9 10.7 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 Forsyth 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 173 13.0 13.3 12.7
1991 117 10.8 10.8 18.8
1992 119 5.4 22.0 21
1993 118 8.5 13.9 31.4
1994 174 9.3 18.7 14.9
1995 105 9.7 10.8 19
1996 105 9.7 10.8 19
1997 96 6.9 13.9 22.9
1998 79 6.4 12.3 22.8
1999 84 5.6 15.0 25
2000 86 5.4 15.9 34.9
2001 81 4.2 19.3 37
2002 66 4.6 14.3 34.8
2003 66 4.6 14.3 34.8
2004 65 4.8 13.5 32.3
2005 78 4.7 16.6 34.6
2006 81 4.9 16.5 43.2
2007 63 4.2 15.0 27
2008 52 3.9 13.3 17.3
2009 70 4.2 16.7 18.6
2010 69 4.4 15.6 37.7
2011 61 4.3 13.9 36.1
2012 52 3.8 13.5 36.5
2013 56 4.2 13.1 28.6
2014 61 3.7 16.1 19.7
2015 53 5.0 10.6 30.2
2016 55 4.0 13.7 25.5
2017 61 5.0 12.1 37.7
2018 59 5.4 10.7 39
2019 43 3.8 11.2 20.9
2020 43 4.3 9.9 34.9
2021 52 4.9 10.5 n/a
2022 58 4.7 12.1 n/a
2023 53 4.9 10.7 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 Forsyth 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $13,991
2022 $14,245
2023 $14,306

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forsyth 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 Students4353
 23.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White4049
 22.5%
Two or More Races23
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forsyth 7-8

Forsyth 7-8 ranks 75th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 53 students attended Forsyth 7-8.

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

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


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