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Lewistown 7-8

Summary:

Lewistown 7-8 is a public middle school in Lewistown, Montana, serving 197 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Lewistown Elementary District, which is ranked 127 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lewistown 7-8 has a predominantly white student population, with 86.8% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the nearby Lewis & Clark School, which has a more diverse student body with 80.95% white students. The school's performance on state assessments has been mixed, with lower proficiency rates in mathematics (35.14%) compared to Lewistown Elementary (40.46%) and the state average (36.59%), but better performance in science, with 48.86% of students proficient or better, compared to 48.51% at Lewistown Elementary and the state average of 37.03%. Lewistown 7-8's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 13th out of 60 middle schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 95th out of 190 middle schools in 2021-2022, with the current ranking at 72nd out of 187 middle schools in Montana.

Interestingly, the racial diversity at Lewistown 7-8 has decreased over the past few years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 92.09% in 2021-2022 to 86.8% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $9,262 in 2018-2019 was lower than the $16,301 spent per student at the nearby Moore 6-8 school, which has a much smaller student population. These insights provide valuable information for parents considering educational options for their children in the Lewistown area.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 914 West Main
       Lewistown, MT  59457

(406) 535-5419

District: Lewistown Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,850 Help


Students who attend Lewistown 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Fergus High School

Feeder schools for Lewistown 7-8:

Elementary:    Garfield School
    Highland Park School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  197

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lewistown 7-8 ranks better than 61.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewistown 7-8 is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewistown 7-8 is $12,850.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lewistown 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lewistown 7-8 72nd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Lewistown 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Lewistown Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewistown Elementary 127th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewistown 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.22 59th 171 65.5%
2005 78.14 25th 164 84.8%
2006 59.58 59th 146 59.6%
2007 63.05 45th 147 69.4%
2008 66.93 33rd 149 77.9%
2009 68.21 36th 147 75.5%
2010 72.81 25th 156 84.0%
2011 72.38 29th 161 82.0%
2012 77.29 16th 156 89.7%
2013 76.69 19th 159 88.1%
2015 53.81 56th 156 64.1%
2016 52.04 35th 81 56.8%
2017 48.92 32nd 55 41.8%
2018 47.62 30th 58 48.3%
2019 71.09 13th 60 78.3%
2021 66.34 61st 200 69.5%
2022 54.19 95th 190 50.0%
2023 57.94 72nd 187 61.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

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Enrollment information for Lewistown 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 231 231
1991 237 0 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 266 1 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 273
1993 283 0 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 291
1994 276 0 3 2 7 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 285 0 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 285 0 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 282 0 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 263 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 235 1 0 2 12 n/a n/a 0 250
2000 246 2 1 1 11 n/a n/a 0 261
2001 239 2 3 1 8 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 207 2 4 0 8 n/a n/a 0 221
2003 207 2 4 0 8 n/a n/a 0 221
2004 229 3 2 2 13 n/a n/a 0 249
2005 216 1 4 1 8 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 216 1 4 1 10 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 216 2 2 1 7 n/a n/a 0 228
2008 202 4 1 4 7 n/a n/a 0 218
2009 180 2 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 194
2010 158 0 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 166
2011 176 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 183
2012 171 1 1 6 3 0 1 0 183
2013 173 4 3 4 4 0 2 0 190
2014 176 4 2 4 7 0 1 0 194
2015 168 0 1 2 5 1 0 0 177
2016 184 1 1 3 2 0 0 0 191
2017 164 0 4 4 1 0 0 0 173
2018 144 1 3 3 3 0 1 0 155
2019 172 0 1 6 4 0 2 0 185
2020 176 0 1 5 4 0 1 0 187
2021 156 0 0 4 5 0 0 0 165
2022 163 0 0 9 2 1 2 0 177
2023 171 1 0 11 5 3 6 0 197

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 Lewistown 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 231 13.7 16.8 14.7
1991 244 13.6 17.9 14.3
1992 273 13.7 19.9 14.3
1993 291 15.2 19.1 14.4
1994 288 15.6 18.5 16
1995 296 16.8 17.6 14.9
1996 296 16.8 17.6 14.9
1997 290 17.0 17.1 15.5
1998 269 15.4 17.5 17.5
1999 250 15.4 16.2 28
2000 261 17.0 15.4 24.9
2001 253 16.6 15.2 30.8
2002 221 14.2 15.6 25.3
2003 221 14.2 15.6 25.3
2004 249 14.6 17.1 31.7
2005 230 14.6 15.8 32.6
2006 232 14.4 16.1 35.8
2007 228 13.9 16.4 36.8
2008 218 13.9 15.7 36.7
2009 194 14.1 13.8 37.1
2010 166 14.1 11.7 33.7
2011 183 13.9 13.1 35.5
2012 183 12.9 14.1 29.5
2013 190 13.7 13.8 43.7
2014 194 13.6 14.2 40.7
2015 177 14.0 12.6 42.9
2016 191 14.0 13.6 39.3
2017 173 13.9 12.3 50.3
2018 155 12.8 12.0 48.4
2019 185 12.6 14.6 43.8
2020 187 13.5 13.8 39
2021 165 13.1 12.5 n/a
2022 177 12.8 13.7 n/a
2023 197 16.0 12.3 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 Lewistown 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 231 13.7 16.8 14.7
1991 244 13.6 17.9 14.3
1992 273 13.7 19.9 14.3
1993 291 15.2 19.1 14.4
1994 288 15.6 18.5 16
1995 296 16.8 17.6 14.9
1996 296 16.8 17.6 14.9
1997 290 17.0 17.1 15.5
1998 269 15.4 17.5 17.5
1999 250 15.4 16.2 28
2000 261 17.0 15.4 24.9
2001 253 16.6 15.2 30.8
2002 221 14.2 15.6 25.3
2003 221 14.2 15.6 25.3
2004 249 14.6 17.1 31.7
2005 230 14.6 15.8 32.6
2006 232 14.4 16.1 35.8
2007 228 13.9 16.4 36.8
2008 218 13.9 15.7 36.7
2009 194 14.1 13.8 37.1
2010 166 14.1 11.7 33.7
2011 183 13.9 13.1 35.5
2012 183 12.9 14.1 29.5
2013 190 13.7 13.8 43.7
2014 194 13.6 14.2 40.7
2015 177 14.0 12.6 42.9
2016 191 14.0 13.6 39.3
2017 173 13.9 12.3 50.3
2018 155 12.8 12.0 48.4
2019 185 12.6 14.6 43.8
2020 187 13.5 13.8 39
2021 165 13.1 12.5 n/a
2022 177 12.8 13.7 n/a
2023 197 16.0 12.3 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 Lewistown 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,262
2021 $13,834
2022 $13,108
2023 $12,850

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewistown 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 60 Middle schoolsRanks 72nd of 187 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students185197
 6.5%
African American01
American Indian45
 25%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander03
White172171
 0.6%
Two or More Races26
 200%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lewistown 7-8

Students at Lewistown 7-8 are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

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

Lewistown 7-8 ranks 72nd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Lewistown 7-8.


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