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Lambert 7-8

Summary:

Lambert 7-8 is a small public middle school in Lambert, Montana, serving just 13 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Lambert Elementary District, which is ranked 257 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lambert 7-8 has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, the school has consistently underperformed on state assessments, with only 25% of students proficient or better in both mathematics and reading in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. The school also spends significantly more per student than the state average, at $16,722 per student in 2018-2019, likely due to its small size and the need to maintain staffing and resources. Enrollment at Lambert 7-8 has been declining, from 24 students in 2020-2021 to just 13 in 2022-2023, which may be contributing to the school's low performance on state assessments.

Interestingly, while Lambert Elementary is part of the same district, it has consistently outperformed the middle school on state assessments, suggesting that the challenges facing Lambert 7-8 may be unique and require targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. The small size of the school may also present challenges, such as limited course offerings and difficulty in attracting and retaining high-quality teachers, which could further contribute to the school's low performance.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 121 3rd Ave NW
       Lambert, MT  59243

(406) 774-3333

District: Lambert Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,178 Help


Students who attend Lambert 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Lambert High School

Feeder schools for Lambert 7-8:

Elementary:    Lambert School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.1 Help
Number of students:  13

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Hispanic:
23.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lambert 7-8 ranks worse than 81.3% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (23.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lambert 7-8 is 7.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lambert 7-8 is $23,178.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lambert 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lambert 7-8 152nd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Lambert 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Lambert Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lambert Elementary 257th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lambert 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.29 168th 200 16.0%
2022 42.00 125th 190 34.2%
2023 21.44 152nd 187 18.7%
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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 Lambert 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
1992 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1993 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1994 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
1995 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1996 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1997 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1998 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
1999 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
2000 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2001 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2002 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2003 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2004 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2005 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
2006 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2007 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2008 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2009 12 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2010 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2011 17 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 18
2012 19 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20
2013 14 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 16
2014 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
2015 18 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 21
2016 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
2017 7 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 9
2018 11 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 13
2019 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 17
2020 15 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 17
2021 21 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 24
2022 17 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 19
2023 10 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 13

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 Lambert 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 16 1.8 8.8 12.5
1992 20 1.8 11.1 15
1993 20 2.6 7.7 10
1994 22 2.8 7.9 18.2
1995 20 1.8 11.1 35
1996 20 1.8 11.1 35
1997 24 1.8 13.3 25
1998 19 1.9 10.0 21.1
1999 13 1.8 7.2 30.8
2000 18 1.8 10.0 55.6
2001 18 2.4 7.5 50
2002 15 2.6 5.8 46.7
2003 15 2.6 5.8 46.7
2004 16 2.5 6.4 56.3
2005 13 2.2 5.9 46.2
2006 11 2.0 5.5 36.4
2007 15 1.5 10.0 46.7
2008 14 1.7 8.2 35.7
2009 12 2.1 5.7 16.7
2010 14 2.1 6.6 7.1
2011 18 2.2 8.0 16.7
2012 20 2.4 8.2 15
2013 16 1.4 11.4 0
2014 9 1.5 5.9 33.3
2015 21 2.0 10.5 14.3
2016 19 2.0 9.5 0
2017 9 1.7 5.0 0
2018 13 2.1 5.9 0
2019 17 2.4 7.0 23.5
2020 17 2.1 7.9 n/a
2021 24 2.3 10.1 n/a
2022 19 2.1 8.7 n/a
2023 13 1.8 7.1 n/a

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 Lambert 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 16 1.8 8.8 12.5
1992 20 1.8 11.1 15
1993 20 2.6 7.7 10
1994 22 2.8 7.9 18.2
1995 20 1.8 11.1 35
1996 20 1.8 11.1 35
1997 24 1.8 13.3 25
1998 19 1.9 10.0 21.1
1999 13 1.8 7.2 30.8
2000 18 1.8 10.0 55.6
2001 18 2.4 7.5 50
2002 15 2.6 5.8 46.7
2003 15 2.6 5.8 46.7
2004 16 2.5 6.4 56.3
2005 13 2.2 5.9 46.2
2006 11 2.0 5.5 36.4
2007 15 1.5 10.0 46.7
2008 14 1.7 8.2 35.7
2009 12 2.1 5.7 16.7
2010 14 2.1 6.6 7.1
2011 18 2.2 8.0 16.7
2012 20 2.4 8.2 15
2013 16 1.4 11.4 0
2014 9 1.5 5.9 33.3
2015 21 2.0 10.5 14.3
2016 19 2.0 9.5 0
2017 9 1.7 5.0 0
2018 13 2.1 5.9 0
2019 17 2.4 7.0 23.5
2020 17 2.1 7.9 n/a
2021 24 2.3 10.1 n/a
2022 19 2.1 8.7 n/a
2023 13 1.8 7.1 n/a

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 Lambert 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,722
2021 $18,069
2022 $20,420
2023 $23,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lambert 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 Students1713
 23.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White1610
 37.5%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lambert 7-8

Students at Lambert 7-8 are 77% White, 23% Hispanic.

Lambert 7-8 ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Montana middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 13 students attended Lambert 7-8.

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


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