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Hot Springs 7-8

Summary:

Hot Springs 7-8 is a small public middle school in Hot Springs, Montana, serving 22 students in grades 7-8. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Plains 7-8, it struggles with lower academic performance and declining test scores over the past few years.

Hot Springs 7-8 has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 6.8 compared to 14 at Plains 7-8, and it spends more per student ($13,727) than the nearby school ($9,115). However, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science lag behind the state average and Plains 7-8. Over the past three years, Hot Springs 7-8's statewide ranking has declined from 81 out of 190 Montana middle schools to 102 out of 187, indicating a potential downward trend in academic performance.

While Hot Springs 7-8's performance is often better than the overall Hot Springs K-12 District, the school's inconsistent test scores across subject areas and its challenges in serving a diverse student population may be contributing factors to its academic struggles. Further investigation into the school's specific needs and strategies for improvement would be necessary to better understand and address the school's performance issues.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 7-8

 301 Broadway
       Hot Springs, MT  59845

(406) 741-2962

District: Hot Springs K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,979 Help


Students who attend Hot Springs 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Hot Springs High School

Feeder schools for Hot Springs 7-8:

Elementary:    Hot Springs School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  18

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Two or more races:
33.3%
American Indian:
11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hot Springs 7-8 ranks worse than 54.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), two or more races (33.3%), American Indian (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hot Springs 7-8 is 7.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hot Springs 7-8 is $21,979.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hot Springs 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hot Springs 7-8 102nd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Hot Springs 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Hot Springs K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Hot Springs K-12 214th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hot Springs 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.36 123rd 200 38.5%
2022 58.42 81st 190 57.4%
2023 46.39 102nd 187 45.5%
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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 Hot Springs 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 18 0 0 1 0 0 15 0 34
2014 23 0 0 0 2 0 12 0 37
2015 17 0 0 1 3 0 11 0 32
2016 19 0 0 1 2 0 13 0 35
2017 33 0 0 1 2 0 13 0 49
2018 19 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 25
2019 19 0 0 1 2 0 7 0 29
2020 19 0 0 1 4 0 8 0 32
2021 24 0 0 0 3 0 14 0 41
2022 18 0 0 0 1 0 11 0 30
2023 14 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 22
2024 10 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 18

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 Hot Springs 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 34 2.1 15.8 55.9
2014 37 2.1 17.2 73
2015 32 3.0 10.6 68.8
2016 35 3.0 11.6 77.1
2017 49 2.6 18.4 73.5
2018 25 2.7 8.9 100
2019 29 3.4 8.5 41.4
2020 32 3.5 8.9 65.6
2021 41 4.2 9.6 n/a
2022 30 3.2 9.3 n/a
2023 22 3.1 6.8 n/a
2024 18 2.3 7.6 66.7

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 Hot Springs 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 34 2.1 15.8 55.9
2014 37 2.1 17.2 73
2015 32 3.0 10.6 68.8
2016 35 3.0 11.6 77.1
2017 49 2.6 18.4 73.5
2018 25 2.7 8.9 100
2019 29 3.4 8.5 41.4
2020 32 3.5 8.9 65.6
2021 41 4.2 9.6 n/a
2022 30 3.2 9.3 n/a
2023 22 3.1 6.8 n/a
2024 18 2.3 7.6 66.7

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 Hot Springs 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,727
2021 $17,432
2022 $20,844
2023 $21,979

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hot Springs 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 Students2922
 24.1%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White1914
 26.3%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hot Springs 7-8

In the 2023-24 school year, 18 students attended Hot Springs 7-8.

Students at Hot Springs 7-8 are 56% White, 33% Two or more races, 11% American Indian.

Hot Springs 7-8 ranks 102nd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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


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