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Fortine 7-8

Summary:

Fortine 7-8 is a small public middle school located in Fortine, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 15 students. The school is part of the Fortine Elementary School District, which is ranked 183 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fortine 7-8 has a predominantly white student population, with 100% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This is in contrast to the nearby Eureka Middle School 5-8, which has a more diverse student body with 87.71% white, 5.08% Hispanic, 2.12% Native American, and 4.66% two or more races. Academically, Fortine 7-8 has shown mixed performance, with 26.67% of students proficient or better in Mathematics (lower than the state average) but 53.33% proficient or better in Reading (outperforming the state average and its local counterpart, Fortine Elementary).

Fortine 7-8's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 24th out of 159 middle schools in 2012-2013 (4 stars) to 94th out of 187 middle schools in 2022-2023 (3 stars). The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.9 to 10.4 over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the 18.1 student-teacher ratio at the nearby Eureka Middle School 5-8. These factors, along with the school's racial homogeneity and variable academic performance, present both opportunities and challenges for Fortine 7-8 as it aims to provide a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 358 Meadow Creek Road
       Fortine, MT  59918

(406) 882-4531

District: Fortine Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,290 Help


Students who attend Fortine 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Lincoln County High School

Feeder schools for Fortine 7-8:

Elementary:    Fortine School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  14

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fortine 7-8 ranks worse than 50.3% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fortine 7-8 is 6.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fortine 7-8 is $14,290.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fortine 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fortine 7-8 94th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Fortine 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Fortine Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fortine Elementary 183rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fortine 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 75.05 24th 159 84.9%
2021 66.22 62nd 200 69.0%
2022 74.62 47th 190 75.3%
2023 50.85 94th 187 49.7%
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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 Fortine 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2013 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2014 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
2015 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2016 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
2017 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9
2018 7 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 10
2019 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
2020 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
2021 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11
2022 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 13
2023 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2024 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14

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 Fortine 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 14 1.7 8.0 78.6
2013 24 1.7 13.7 79.2
2014 19 1.5 12.6 84.2
2015 14 2.0 7.0 71.4
2016 13 2.0 6.5 0
2017 9 1.5 6.0 100
2018 10 1.5 6.6 100
2019 8 1.5 5.3 n/a
2020 7 1.5 4.6 n/a
2021 11 1.5 7.3 n/a
2022 13 1.2 10.4 n/a
2023 15 2.1 6.9 n/a
2024 14 2.1 6.6 21.4

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 Fortine 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 14 1.7 8.0 78.6
2013 24 1.7 13.7 79.2
2014 19 1.5 12.6 84.2
2015 14 2.0 7.0 71.4
2016 13 2.0 6.5 0
2017 9 1.5 6.0 100
2018 10 1.5 6.6 100
2019 8 1.5 5.3 n/a
2020 7 1.5 4.6 n/a
2021 11 1.5 7.3 n/a
2022 13 1.2 10.4 n/a
2023 15 2.1 6.9 n/a
2024 14 2.1 6.6 21.4

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 Fortine 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $15,790
2022 $12,740
2023 $14,290

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fortine 7-8

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students815
 87.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White815
 87.5%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fortine 7-8

Students at Fortine 7-8 are 100% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 14 students attended Fortine 7-8.

Students who attend Fortine 7-8 usually go on to attend Lincoln County High School

Fortine 7-8 ranks 94th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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