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Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

Summary:

Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 is a small public middle school in Hays, Montana, serving 39 students in grades 7-8. The school has a unique student population, with 100% of its students identifying as Native American, which is significantly different from the state's overall racial makeup.

Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in mathematics (12.82%), reading (14.63%), and science (9.52%) well below the state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Montana middle schools, with a ranking of 172 out of 187 middle schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has received a 0-star rating from Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls, which is ranked 276 out of 300 districts in Montana.

The school's unique demographics, low academic performance, and lack of improvement over the years suggest that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the specific challenges faced by this school and its student population. Further investigation into the community's socioeconomic conditions and the school's access to resources would be important to understand the factors contributing to the school's struggles and develop effective strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 197 School Road
       Hays, MT  59527

(406) 673-3120

District: Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $42,645 Help


Students who attend Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Hays-Lodge Pole High School

Feeder schools for Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8:

Elementary:    Lodge Pole School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  32

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 ranks worse than 92% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 employs 3.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 is $42,645.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 172nd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls 276th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.39 164th 171 4.1%
2005 0.05 164th 164 0.0%
2006 0.32 145th 146 0.7%
2007 0.75 144th 147 2.0%
2008 0.67 145th 149 2.7%
2009 0.48 142nd 147 3.4%
2010 0.74 152nd 156 2.6%
2011 0.43 157th 161 2.5%
2012 8.22 140th 156 10.3%
2013 0.98 154th 159 3.1%
2021 4.22 193rd 200 3.5%
2022 14.47 166th 190 12.6%
2023 7.02 172nd 187 8.0%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

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

Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 0 0 0 0 48 n/a n/a 0 48
1994 0 0 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 44
1995 0 0 0 0 55 n/a n/a 0 55
1996 0 0 0 0 55 n/a n/a 0 55
1997 0 0 0 0 65 n/a n/a 0 65
1998 0 0 0 0 60 n/a n/a 0 60
1999 0 0 0 0 49 n/a n/a 0 49
2000 0 0 0 0 50 n/a n/a 0 50
2001 0 0 0 0 66 n/a n/a 0 66
2002 0 0 0 0 53 n/a n/a 0 53
2003 0 0 0 0 53 n/a n/a 0 53
2004 0 0 0 0 53 n/a n/a 0 53
2005 0 0 0 0 62 n/a n/a 0 62
2006 0 0 0 0 54 n/a n/a 0 54
2007 1 0 0 0 50 n/a n/a 0 51
2008 1 0 0 0 42 n/a n/a 0 43
2009 0 0 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 12
2010 0 0 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 32
2011 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 35
2012 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 45
2013 0 0 0 1 40 0 0 0 41
2014 0 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 37
2015 1 0 0 0 42 0 0 0 43
2016 0 0 0 1 35 0 0 0 36
2017 1 0 0 1 41 0 0 0 43
2018 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 45
2019 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 0 48
2020 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 45
2021 0 0 0 1 51 0 1 0 53
2022 0 0 0 1 52 0 0 0 53
2023 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 39
2024 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 32

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 Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 48 5.8 8.3 77.1
1994 44 5.0 8.8 88.6
1995 55 4.4 12.5 72.7
1996 55 4.4 12.5 72.7
1997 65 5.3 12.3 87.7
1998 60 4.8 12.5 50
1999 49 3.4 14.4 93.9
2000 50 3.8 13.2 94
2001 66 4.9 13.5 95.5
2002 53 4.9 10.8 86.8
2003 53 4.9 10.8 86.8
2004 53 5.7 9.3 90.6
2005 62 5.1 12.2 90.3
2006 54 5.2 10.4 90.7
2007 51 5.9 8.6 90.2
2008 43 4.1 10.5 88.4
2009 12 2.5 4.8 75
2010 32 3.0 10.6 90.6
2011 35 2.3 14.7 91.4
2012 45 4.2 10.5 93.3
2013 41 1.8 22.5 92.7
2014 37 2.1 17.2 91.9
2015 43 3.0 14.3 100
2016 36 1.0 36.0 100
2017 43 4.0 10.7 100
2018 45 3.5 12.6 100
2019 48 4.9 9.6 83.3
2020 45 4.2 10.5 100
2021 53 3.6 14.3 n/a
2022 53 2.3 22.6 n/a
2023 39 4.5 8.6 n/a
2024 32 3.2 9.8 100

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 Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 48 5.8 8.3 77.1
1994 44 5.0 8.8 88.6
1995 55 4.4 12.5 72.7
1996 55 4.4 12.5 72.7
1997 65 5.3 12.3 87.7
1998 60 4.8 12.5 50
1999 49 3.4 14.4 93.9
2000 50 3.8 13.2 94
2001 66 4.9 13.5 95.5
2002 53 4.9 10.8 86.8
2003 53 4.9 10.8 86.8
2004 53 5.7 9.3 90.6
2005 62 5.1 12.2 90.3
2006 54 5.2 10.4 90.7
2007 51 5.9 8.6 90.2
2008 43 4.1 10.5 88.4
2009 12 2.5 4.8 75
2010 32 3.0 10.6 90.6
2011 35 2.3 14.7 91.4
2012 45 4.2 10.5 93.3
2013 41 1.8 22.5 92.7
2014 37 2.1 17.2 91.9
2015 43 3.0 14.3 100
2016 36 1.0 36.0 100
2017 43 4.0 10.7 100
2018 45 3.5 12.6 100
2019 48 4.9 9.6 83.3
2020 45 4.2 10.5 100
2021 53 3.6 14.3 n/a
2022 53 2.3 22.6 n/a
2023 39 4.5 8.6 n/a
2024 32 3.2 9.8 100

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 Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,904
2021 $21,912
2022 $25,520
2023 $42,645

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4839
 18.8%
African American00
American Indian4839
 18.8%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

Students at Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 are 100% American Indian.

Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 ranks in the bottom 8.0% of Montana middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 32 students attended Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8.

Students who attend Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8 usually go on to attend Hays-Lodge Pole High School


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