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Fort Benton 7-8

Summary:

Fort Benton 7-8 is a public middle school in Fort Benton, Montana, serving 54 students in grades 7-8. This exceptional school is part of the Fort Benton Elementary District, which is ranked 28 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Benton 7-8 has consistently delivered outstanding academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, 60% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, 69.09% in Reading, and 50% in Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school has maintained a top-ranking position among Montana middle schools, consistently placing in the top 15-20% over the past decade and ranking 10th out of 187 middle schools in the state in the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the closest neighboring middle school, Highwood Middle School, also performs well with a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 16 middle schools in the state, Fort Benton 7-8 consistently outperforms it on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, the student population at Fort Benton 7-8 is significantly less diverse compared to the state average, with a predominance of White students, which may be an area for the school to consider ways to promote greater diversity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1820 Washington
       Fort Benton, MT  59442

(406) 622-3213

District: Fort Benton Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,925 Help


Students who attend Fort Benton 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Fort Benton High School

Feeder schools for Fort Benton 7-8:

Elementary:    Fort Benton School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  54

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Benton 7-8 ranks better than 94.7% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Benton 7-8 is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Fort Benton 7-8 employs 5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Benton 7-8 is $11,925.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Benton 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fort Benton 7-8 10th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Fort Benton 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Fort Benton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Benton Elementary 28th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Benton 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.17 33rd 171 80.7%
2005 51.33 96th 164 41.5%
2006 73.77 22nd 146 84.9%
2007 79.76 12th 147 91.8%
2008 82.33 10th 149 93.3%
2009 81.00 10th 147 93.2%
2010 81.02 9th 156 94.2%
2011 71.54 30th 161 81.4%
2012 73.75 24th 156 84.6%
2013 78.24 12th 159 92.5%
2015 50.20 65th 156 58.3%
2021 90.79 12th 200 94.0%
2022 88.84 15th 190 92.1%
2023 88.00 10th 187 94.7%
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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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fort Benton 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 77 77
1991 85 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1992 83 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1993 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1994 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1995 95 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1996 95 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1997 92 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 93
1998 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1999 75 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2000 63 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2001 72 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2002 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2003 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2004 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2005 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2006 60 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 62
2007 43 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 58
2008 35 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2009 32 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2010 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2011 35 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 36
2012 34 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 39
2013 35 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 41
2014 37 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 42
2015 40 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 45
2016 45 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 47
2017 52 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 55
2018 47 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 49
2019 42 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 47
2020 34 2 1 1 2 0 5 0 45
2021 45 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 50
2022 55 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 62
2023 48 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 54

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 Fort Benton 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 77 5.0 15.4 20.8
1991 86 4.4 19.5 26.7
1992 84 4.7 17.8 23.8
1993 74 8.1 9.1 29.7
1994 90 6.4 14.1 30
1995 97 5.0 19.4 22.7
1996 97 5.0 19.4 22.7
1997 93 5.4 17.2 30.1
1998 90 5.0 18.0 26.7
1999 76 4.9 15.5 34.2
2000 64 6.1 10.5 37.5
2001 74 5.6 13.2 36.5
2002 61 4.4 13.9 42.6
2003 61 4.4 13.9 42.6
2004 52 3.1 16.8 42.3
2005 58 3.1 18.7 41.4
2006 62 4.9 12.7 40.3
2007 58 4.5 12.9 24.1
2008 36 3.6 10.0 33.3
2009 33 3.0 11.0 42.4
2010 41 2.7 14.9 31.7
2011 36 2.6 13.6 41.7
2012 39 2.7 14.1 46.2
2013 41 2.8 14.5 43.9
2014 42 3.2 12.8 40.5
2015 45 2.0 22.5 31.1
2016 47 4.0 11.7 34
2017 55 3.8 14.2 38.2
2018 49 3.5 13.9 40.8
2019 47 3.0 15.6 31.9
2020 45 3.6 12.2 46.7
2021 50 4.7 10.5 n/a
2022 62 5.6 10.9 n/a
2023 54 5.0 10.8 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 Fort Benton 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 77 5.0 15.4 20.8
1991 86 4.4 19.5 26.7
1992 84 4.7 17.8 23.8
1993 74 8.1 9.1 29.7
1994 90 6.4 14.1 30
1995 97 5.0 19.4 22.7
1996 97 5.0 19.4 22.7
1997 93 5.4 17.2 30.1
1998 90 5.0 18.0 26.7
1999 76 4.9 15.5 34.2
2000 64 6.1 10.5 37.5
2001 74 5.6 13.2 36.5
2002 61 4.4 13.9 42.6
2003 61 4.4 13.9 42.6
2004 52 3.1 16.8 42.3
2005 58 3.1 18.7 41.4
2006 62 4.9 12.7 40.3
2007 58 4.5 12.9 24.1
2008 36 3.6 10.0 33.3
2009 33 3.0 11.0 42.4
2010 41 2.7 14.9 31.7
2011 36 2.6 13.6 41.7
2012 39 2.7 14.1 46.2
2013 41 2.8 14.5 43.9
2014 42 3.2 12.8 40.5
2015 45 2.0 22.5 31.1
2016 47 4.0 11.7 34
2017 55 3.8 14.2 38.2
2018 49 3.5 13.9 40.8
2019 47 3.0 15.6 31.9
2020 45 3.6 12.2 46.7
2021 50 4.7 10.5 n/a
2022 62 5.6 10.9 n/a
2023 54 5.0 10.8 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 Fort Benton 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $10,804
2022 $10,499
2023 $11,925

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Benton 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 Students4754
 14.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White4248
 14.3%
Two or More Races23
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Benton 7-8

Students at Fort Benton 7-8 are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 54 students attended Fort Benton 7-8.

Yes. Fort Benton 7-8 ranks in the top 5.3% of Montana middle schools.


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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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