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Gardiner 7-8

Summary:

Gardiner 7-8 is a public middle school in Gardiner, MT, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 27 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Gardiner Elementary District, which is ranked 80 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Gardiner 7-8 has consistently outperformed the state and its local Gardiner Elementary school in standardized test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, 65.38% of Gardiner 7-8 students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 48.39% at Gardiner Elementary and 36.59% statewide. Similarly, in Reading, 80.77% of Gardiner 7-8 students were proficient or better, compared to 59.68% at Gardiner Elementary and 46.03% statewide. Additionally, Gardiner 7-8 has maintained a strong statewide ranking among Montana middle schools, consistently placing in the top 25% over the past decade, and ranking 5th out of 187 middle schools in the state in the 2022-2023 school year.

Gardiner 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.3 to 11.6 students per teacher over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment compared to the state average. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students identifying as Hispanic and two or more races over the past three school years, reflecting a changing demographic landscape.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 510 Stone Street
       Gardiner, MT  59030

(406) 848-7563

District: Gardiner Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,566 Help


Students who attend Gardiner 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Gardiner High School

Feeder schools for Gardiner 7-8:

Elementary:    Gardiner School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  27

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Two or more races:
14.8%
African American:
3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gardiner 7-8 ranks better than 97.3% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), two or more races (14.8%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gardiner 7-8 is 8.9. (See more...)
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Compare Gardiner 7-8 employs 3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gardiner 7-8 is $18,566.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gardiner 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gardiner 7-8 5th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Gardiner 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Gardiner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gardiner Elementary 80th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gardiner 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.20 13th 171 92.4%
2005 72.98 38th 164 76.8%
2006 91.15 1st 146 99.3%
2007 89.50 1st 147 99.3%
2008 82.74 8th 149 94.6%
2009 85.88 5th 147 96.6%
2010 82.57 8th 156 94.9%
2011 83.37 7th 161 95.7%
2012 65.95 49th 156 68.6%
2013 73.17 30th 159 81.1%
2015 68.52 29th 156 81.4%
2021 75.58 39th 200 80.5%
2022 89.21 13th 190 93.2%
2023 97.01 5th 187 97.3%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

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

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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1992 45 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1993 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1994 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1995 52 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1996 52 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1997 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1998 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1999 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2000 58 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2001 53 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2002 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2003 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2004 36 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2005 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2006 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2007 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2008 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2009 50 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2010 44 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2011 39 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 44
2012 41 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 44
2013 40 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 41
2014 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 34
2015 40 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 41
2016 34 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 36
2017 22 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 25
2018 21 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 25
2019 22 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 25
2020 26 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 28
2021 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 23
2022 17 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 21
2023 22 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 27
2024 22 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 27

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 Gardiner 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 41 3.2 12.8 2.4
1992 46 3.1 14.8 8.7
1993 49 2.5 19.6 12.2
1994 54 4.9 11.0 3.7
1995 53 2.9 18.3 11.3
1996 53 2.9 18.3 11.3
1997 54 3.5 15.4 5.6
1998 55 3.0 18.3 5.5
1999 49 3.1 15.8 12.2
2000 60 3.5 17.1 10
2001 55 3.4 16.2 1.8
2002 40 3.1 12.9 5
2003 40 3.1 12.9 5
2004 37 2.6 14.2 13.5
2005 50 3.1 16.1 10
2006 59 3.6 16.4 10.2
2007 44 3.4 12.9 n/a
2008 40 2.8 14.3 10
2009 52 2.9 17.9 11.5
2010 46 3.3 13.7 21.7
2011 44 3.4 12.6 22.7
2012 44 3.4 12.6 22.7
2013 41 3.3 12.1 17.1
2014 34 0.2 170.0 0
2015 41 0.0 n/a 14.6
2016 36 3.0 12.0 16.7
2017 25 3.3 7.4 12
2018 25 3.1 7.9 12
2019 25 3.6 6.9 12
2020 28 3.3 8.4 17.9
2021 23 3.2 6.9 n/a
2022 21 3.3 6.3 n/a
2023 27 2.3 11.6 n/a
2024 27 3.0 8.9 37

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 Gardiner 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 41 3.2 12.8 2.4
1992 46 3.1 14.8 8.7
1993 49 2.5 19.6 12.2
1994 54 4.9 11.0 3.7
1995 53 2.9 18.3 11.3
1996 53 2.9 18.3 11.3
1997 54 3.5 15.4 5.6
1998 55 3.0 18.3 5.5
1999 49 3.1 15.8 12.2
2000 60 3.5 17.1 10
2001 55 3.4 16.2 1.8
2002 40 3.1 12.9 5
2003 40 3.1 12.9 5
2004 37 2.6 14.2 13.5
2005 50 3.1 16.1 10
2006 59 3.6 16.4 10.2
2007 44 3.4 12.9 n/a
2008 40 2.8 14.3 10
2009 52 2.9 17.9 11.5
2010 46 3.3 13.7 21.7
2011 44 3.4 12.6 22.7
2012 44 3.4 12.6 22.7
2013 41 3.3 12.1 17.1
2014 34 0.2 170.0 0
2015 41 0.0 n/a 14.6
2016 36 3.0 12.0 16.7
2017 25 3.3 7.4 12
2018 25 3.1 7.9 12
2019 25 3.6 6.9 12
2020 28 3.3 8.4 17.9
2021 23 3.2 6.9 n/a
2022 21 3.3 6.3 n/a
2023 27 2.3 11.6 n/a
2024 27 3.0 8.9 37

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 Gardiner 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $19,024
2022 $19,998
2023 $18,566

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gardiner 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 Students2527
 8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White2222
Two or More Races04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardiner 7-8

In the 2023-24 school year, 27 students attended Gardiner 7-8.

Yes! Gardiner 7-8 is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 187 Montana middle schools.

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

Students at Gardiner 7-8 are 81% White, 15% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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