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Sleeping Giant Middle School

Summary:

Sleeping Giant Middle School is a public middle school in Livingston, Montana, serving 310 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Livingston Elementary School District, which is ranked 172 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sleeping Giant Middle School faces several challenges, including declining academic performance and a lack of diversity. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics (27.66%), reading (39.74%), and science (37.62%) are significantly lower than the state averages and the nearby LaMotte 6-8 school, which had proficiency rates of 72.22% in mathematics and 83.33% in reading. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 14th out of 156 Montana middle schools in 2011-2012 to 113th out of 187 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 5 stars to 2 stars.

Additionally, Sleeping Giant Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with 90% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average of 85.36%. The school has a relatively low percentage of Hispanic students (5.48%) and an even lower percentage of Native American students (0.97%) compared to the state averages. This lack of diversity may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for the diverse world they will encounter after graduation. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, such as Shields Valley 7-8 and Pine Creek 6-8, these factors alone do not seem to be enough to address the school's performance challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 301 View Vista Dr
       Livingston, MT  59047

(406) 222-3292

District: Livingston Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,143 Help


Students who attend Sleeping Giant Middle School usually attend:

High:    Park High School

Feeder schools for Sleeping Giant Middle School:

Elementary:    B A Winans School
    East Side School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  310

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sleeping Giant Middle School ranks worse than 60.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sleeping Giant Middle School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Sleeping Giant Middle School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sleeping Giant Middle School is $13,143.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sleeping Giant Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sleeping Giant Middle School 113th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Sleeping Giant Middle School in the ranking list.)

Livingston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Elementary 172nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sleeping Giant Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.78 66th 171 61.4%
2005 56.10 81st 164 50.6%
2006 62.76 50th 146 65.8%
2007 61.57 51st 147 65.3%
2008 57.46 68th 149 54.4%
2009 58.66 72nd 147 51.0%
2010 73.35 22nd 156 85.9%
2011 83.17 8th 161 95.0%
2012 78.12 14th 156 91.0%
2013 70.87 35th 159 78.0%
2015 50.29 64th 156 59.0%
2016 48.21 42nd 81 48.1%
2017 56.20 26th 55 52.7%
2018 54.76 25th 58 56.9%
2019 55.51 25th 60 58.3%
2021 41.50 130th 200 35.0%
2022 42.37 124th 190 34.7%
2023 42.62 113th 187 39.6%
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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 Sleeping Giant Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 241 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 372 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1993 388 1 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 398
1994 431 1 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 426 1 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 426 1 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 389 1 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 401 1 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1999 370 0 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 384
2000 385 2 3 7 7 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 363 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 350 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 350 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 336 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 321 0 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 318 0 2 9 5 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 329 0 1 9 6 n/a n/a 0 345
2008 303 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 340 0 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 313 1 2 6 6 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 298 1 2 9 7 0 2 0 319
2012 280 0 2 8 9 0 0 0 299
2013 313 0 0 6 5 0 14 0 338
2014 329 0 0 9 3 0 12 0 353
2015 303 1 0 12 1 0 12 0 329
2016 289 1 0 22 0 0 15 0 327
2017 288 2 0 19 1 0 10 0 320
2018 294 0 0 20 8 0 9 0 331
2019 286 1 0 17 5 0 7 0 316
2020 291 0 1 17 6 0 11 0 326
2021 274 0 1 24 7 0 15 0 321
2022 278 0 1 19 3 1 15 0 317
2023 279 0 0 17 3 1 10 0 310

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 Sleeping Giant Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 244 14.8 16.4 9.4
1992 381 21.0 18.1 26.8
1993 398 20.9 19.0 29.6
1994 442 25.7 17.2 28.1
1995 437 27.3 16.0 26.3
1996 437 27.3 16.0 26.3
1997 398 26.5 15.0 25.1
1998 411 26.9 15.3 26.3
1999 384 24.9 15.4 37.5
2000 404 23.6 17.1 34.4
2001 372 22.1 16.8 36.3
2002 355 23.9 14.9 34.9
2003 355 23.9 14.9 34.9
2004 343 25.2 13.6 38.2
2005 335 24.9 13.5 40
2006 334 23.9 14.0 37.7
2007 345 23.9 14.4 36.8
2008 311 23.3 13.3 36.7
2009 349 23.3 15.0 34.4
2010 328 23.1 14.1 40.2
2011 319 20.3 15.7 41.4
2012 299 20.0 14.9 36.8
2013 338 20.3 16.6 49.4
2014 353 22.9 15.4 46.7
2015 329 22.0 14.9 48
2016 327 21.0 15.5 48.6
2017 320 23.2 13.7 48.8
2018 331 24.4 13.5 36.3
2019 316 21.8 14.4 45.6
2020 326 22.5 14.4 46.3
2021 321 24.2 13.2 n/a
2022 317 25.4 12.4 n/a
2023 310 31.5 9.8 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 Sleeping Giant Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 244 14.8 16.4 9.4
1992 381 21.0 18.1 26.8
1993 398 20.9 19.0 29.6
1994 442 25.7 17.2 28.1
1995 437 27.3 16.0 26.3
1996 437 27.3 16.0 26.3
1997 398 26.5 15.0 25.1
1998 411 26.9 15.3 26.3
1999 384 24.9 15.4 37.5
2000 404 23.6 17.1 34.4
2001 372 22.1 16.8 36.3
2002 355 23.9 14.9 34.9
2003 355 23.9 14.9 34.9
2004 343 25.2 13.6 38.2
2005 335 24.9 13.5 40
2006 334 23.9 14.0 37.7
2007 345 23.9 14.4 36.8
2008 311 23.3 13.3 36.7
2009 349 23.3 15.0 34.4
2010 328 23.1 14.1 40.2
2011 319 20.3 15.7 41.4
2012 299 20.0 14.9 36.8
2013 338 20.3 16.6 49.4
2014 353 22.9 15.4 46.7
2015 329 22.0 14.9 48
2016 327 21.0 15.5 48.6
2017 320 23.2 13.7 48.8
2018 331 24.4 13.5 36.3
2019 316 21.8 14.4 45.6
2020 326 22.5 14.4 46.3
2021 321 24.2 13.2 n/a
2022 317 25.4 12.4 n/a
2023 310 31.5 9.8 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 Sleeping Giant Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,250
2021 $12,538
2022 $13,750
2023 $13,143

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sleeping Giant Middle School

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 25th of 60 Middle schoolsRanks 113th of 187 Middle schools
 18.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students316310
 1.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian00
Hispanic1717
Pacific Islander01
White286279
 2.4%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sleeping Giant Middle School

Students who attend Sleeping Giant Middle School usually go on to attend Park High School

Students at Sleeping Giant Middle School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Sleeping Giant Middle School.

Sleeping Giant Middle School ranks 113th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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