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Marion 7-8

Summary:

Marion 7-8 is a public middle school in Marion, MT, serving 35 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Marion Elementary School District, which is ranked 237 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion 7-8 has a significantly higher percentage of white students, ranging from 94.29% to 100% over the past 3 years, compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Evergreen Junior High and Kalispell Middle School. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with higher proficiency rates in some subjects compared to the Marion Elementary School, but still lagging behind the state averages and higher-performing nearby schools like Kalispell Middle School and West Valley Middle School.

Over the years, Marion 7-8's academic performance and statewide ranking have declined, dropping from 23rd out of 156 middle schools in 2014-2015 to 121st out of 187 in 2022-2023. The school's small size, with only 35 students, may present challenges in offering a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs. Addressing the declining performance, lack of diversity, and comparison to higher-performing nearby schools could be important focus areas for the school and district to consider.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 205 Gopher Lane
       Marion, MT  59925

(406) 854-2333

District: Marion Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,688 Help


Feeder schools for Marion 7-8:

Elementary:    Marion School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  35

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marion 7-8 ranks worse than 64.7% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion 7-8 is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Marion 7-8 employs 3.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion 7-8 is $24,688.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marion 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Marion 7-8 121st of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Marion 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Marion Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion Elementary 237th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marion 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.40 155th 171 9.4%
2005 56.74 79th 164 51.8%
2008 47.46 93rd 149 37.6%
2009 52.78 88th 147 40.1%
2010 38.97 123rd 156 21.2%
2011 59.82 72nd 161 55.3%
2012 71.47 31st 156 80.1%
2013 65.12 52nd 159 67.3%
2015 74.74 23rd 156 85.3%
2021 52.91 95th 200 52.5%
2022 56.55 87th 190 54.2%
2023 39.22 121st 187 35.3%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

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 Marion 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1992 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1993 21 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 22
1994 17 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 22
1995 30 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1996 30 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1997 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1998 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1999 30 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2000 32 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2001 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2002 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2003 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2004 24 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 26
2005 24 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2006 17 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2007 20 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2008 23 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 27
2009 22 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 24
2010 23 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2011 30 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 31
2012 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
2013 23 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 24
2014 16 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 18
2015 20 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 25
2016 21 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 27
2017 17 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 24
2018 22 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 24
2019 19 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 24
2020 24 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 29
2021 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
2022 31 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 32
2023 33 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 35

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 Marion 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 26 3.0 8.6 42.3
1992 20 2.1 9.5 30
1993 22 2.8 7.9 40.9
1994 22 3.4 6.5 27.3
1995 31 2.8 11.1 41.9
1996 31 2.8 11.1 41.9
1997 31 2.8 11.1 29
1998 37 3.1 11.9 35.1
1999 31 4.4 7.0 35.5
2000 33 3.2 10.3 72.7
2001 25 3.5 7.1 44
2002 25 3.8 6.6 48
2003 25 3.8 6.6 48
2004 26 3.0 8.7 50
2005 26 3.3 7.9 84.6
2006 20 3.0 6.7 65
2007 21 3.1 6.8 42.9
2008 27 3.2 8.4 59.3
2009 24 2.9 8.3 79.2
2010 24 2.8 8.4 62.5
2011 31 2.9 10.6 61.3
2012 24 3.0 7.8 33.3
2013 24 2.9 8.2 45.8
2014 18 2.7 6.6 61.1
2015 25 3.0 8.3 72
2016 27 3.0 9.0 70.4
2017 24 2.8 8.5 58.3
2018 24 2.8 8.5 54.2
2019 24 3.0 7.8 83.3
2020 29 2.5 11.6 86.2
2021 30 2.6 11.1 n/a
2022 32 3.4 9.4 n/a
2023 35 3.2 10.7 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 Marion 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 26 3.0 8.6 42.3
1992 20 2.1 9.5 30
1993 22 2.8 7.9 40.9
1994 22 3.4 6.5 27.3
1995 31 2.8 11.1 41.9
1996 31 2.8 11.1 41.9
1997 31 2.8 11.1 29
1998 37 3.1 11.9 35.1
1999 31 4.4 7.0 35.5
2000 33 3.2 10.3 72.7
2001 25 3.5 7.1 44
2002 25 3.8 6.6 48
2003 25 3.8 6.6 48
2004 26 3.0 8.7 50
2005 26 3.3 7.9 84.6
2006 20 3.0 6.7 65
2007 21 3.1 6.8 42.9
2008 27 3.2 8.4 59.3
2009 24 2.9 8.3 79.2
2010 24 2.8 8.4 62.5
2011 31 2.9 10.6 61.3
2012 24 3.0 7.8 33.3
2013 24 2.9 8.2 45.8
2014 18 2.7 6.6 61.1
2015 25 3.0 8.3 72
2016 27 3.0 9.0 70.4
2017 24 2.8 8.5 58.3
2018 24 2.8 8.5 54.2
2019 24 3.0 7.8 83.3
2020 29 2.5 11.6 86.2
2021 30 2.6 11.1 n/a
2022 32 3.4 9.4 n/a
2023 35 3.2 10.7 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 Marion 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,447
2021 $18,056
2022 $22,104
2023 $24,688

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion 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 Students2435
 45.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White1933
 73.7%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marion 7-8

Students at Marion 7-8 are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Marion 7-8 ranks 121st of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 35 students attended Marion 7-8.


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