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Philipsburg 7-8

Summary:

Philipsburg 7-8 is a small public middle school in Philipsburg, Montana, serving around 25 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Philipsburg K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 196 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Philipsburg 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 9.5 students per teacher in recent years, which is lower than the state average. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $12,101, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's performance on state tests is generally below the state average in mathematics, reading, and science, with proficiency rates in 2022-2023 of 30.43% in math, 39.13% in reading, and 30.77% in science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively.

The school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly over the years, from a high of 12th out of 147 middle schools in 2008-2009 to 123rd out of 187 in 2022-2023, suggesting a decline in the school's performance relative to other middle schools in the state. Additionally, the school's test scores have fluctuated over the years, indicating a lack of consistent academic achievement or challenges in maintaining high performance.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 407 Schnepel St
       Philipsburg, MT  59858

(406) 859-3232

District: Philipsburg K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,114 Help


Students who attend Philipsburg 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Granite High School

Feeder schools for Philipsburg 7-8:

Elementary:    Philipsburg School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.9 Help
Number of students:  23

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
4.3%
American Indian:
4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Philipsburg 7-8 ranks worse than 65.8% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), American Indian (4.3%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philipsburg 7-8 is 5.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philipsburg 7-8 is $20,114.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Philipsburg 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Philipsburg 7-8 123rd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Philipsburg 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Philipsburg K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Philipsburg K-12 Schools 196th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philipsburg 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.68 106th 171 38.0%
2005 68.36 47th 164 71.3%
2006 63.04 48th 146 67.1%
2008 60.00 56th 149 62.4%
2009 80.35 12th 147 91.8%
2010 62.51 57th 156 63.5%
2011 55.23 92nd 161 42.9%
2012 65.13 52nd 156 66.7%
2013 68.00 42nd 159 73.6%
2021 63.57 67th 200 66.5%
2022 57.12 84th 190 55.8%
2023 38.84 123rd 187 34.2%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

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

Philipsburg 7-8 Test Scores
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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Philipsburg 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1996 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1997 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1998 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
1999 53 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 54
2000 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2001 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2002 35 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2003 35 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2004 40 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2005 36 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 38
2006 21 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 25
2007 21 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2008 16 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 18
2009 23 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 24
2010 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2011 33 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 36
2012 29 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 31
2013 28 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 31
2014 28 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 29
2015 24 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 26
2016 22 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 24
2017 32 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 33
2018 28 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 29
2019 21 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 22
2020 20 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 21
2021 28 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 30
2022 23 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 24
2023 23 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 25
2024 21 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 23

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 Philipsburg 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 45 2.9 15.5 24.4
1996 45 2.9 15.5 24.4
1997 42 2.9 14.5 23.8
1998 50 3.4 14.7 20
1999 54 3.9 13.8 38.9
2000 52 3.1 16.8 46.2
2001 40 3.3 12.1 42.5
2002 36 2.4 15.0 41.7
2003 36 2.4 15.0 41.7
2004 41 2.5 16.4 56.1
2005 38 2.8 13.6 47.4
2006 25 2.9 8.6 44
2007 22 2.5 8.8 68.2
2008 18 2.4 7.5 50
2009 24 2.1 11.4 45.8
2010 34 1.9 17.2 23.5
2011 36 2.2 16.0 30.6
2012 31 2.0 14.8 48.4
2013 31 1.9 15.9 54.8
2014 29 2.4 11.8 48.3
2015 26 2.0 13.0 57.7
2016 24 2.0 12.0 41.7
2017 33 2.6 12.5 48.5
2018 29 2.5 11.4 48.3
2019 22 2.8 7.7 68.2
2020 21 2.4 8.7 52.4
2021 30 3.1 9.5 n/a
2022 24 2.8 8.5 n/a
2023 25 3.2 7.6 n/a
2024 23 3.8 5.9 73.9

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 Philipsburg 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 45 2.9 15.5 24.4
1996 45 2.9 15.5 24.4
1997 42 2.9 14.5 23.8
1998 50 3.4 14.7 20
1999 54 3.9 13.8 38.9
2000 52 3.1 16.8 46.2
2001 40 3.3 12.1 42.5
2002 36 2.4 15.0 41.7
2003 36 2.4 15.0 41.7
2004 41 2.5 16.4 56.1
2005 38 2.8 13.6 47.4
2006 25 2.9 8.6 44
2007 22 2.5 8.8 68.2
2008 18 2.4 7.5 50
2009 24 2.1 11.4 45.8
2010 34 1.9 17.2 23.5
2011 36 2.2 16.0 30.6
2012 31 2.0 14.8 48.4
2013 31 1.9 15.9 54.8
2014 29 2.4 11.8 48.3
2015 26 2.0 13.0 57.7
2016 24 2.0 12.0 41.7
2017 33 2.6 12.5 48.5
2018 29 2.5 11.4 48.3
2019 22 2.8 7.7 68.2
2020 21 2.4 8.7 52.4
2021 30 3.1 9.5 n/a
2022 24 2.8 8.5 n/a
2023 25 3.2 7.6 n/a
2024 23 3.8 5.9 73.9

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 Philipsburg 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,101
2021 $21,623
2022 $27,788
2023 $20,114

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Philipsburg 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 Students2225
 13.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White2123
 9.5%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Philipsburg 7-8

Students at Philipsburg 7-8 are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

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

Philipsburg 7-8 ranks 123rd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 23 students attended Philipsburg 7-8.


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