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Pine Creek 6-8

Summary:

Pine Creek 6-8 is a small public middle school in Livingston, Montana, serving just 10 students in grades 6-8. Despite its tiny size, this school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance and a diverse student population.

Pine Creek 6-8 has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 2nd out of 200 middle schools in Montana in the 2020-2021 school year and 2nd out of 190 schools in 2021-2022. Its students significantly outperform state averages, with 60% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 36.59% statewide, and 50% proficient or better in Reading versus 46.03% across Montana. This academic excellence is particularly impressive given the school's small class sizes, with a student-to-teacher ratio ranging from 8.9 to 12.5 over the past three years.

While Pine Creek 6-8's student body is predominantly white (80%), the school has seen an increase in Hispanic enrollment, from 6.67% in 2020-2021 to 20% in 2022-2023. This diversity stands in contrast to the nearby Sleeping Giant Middle School, which has a student population that is 90% white. Despite its strong performance, Pine Creek 6-8 spends less per student ($10,809 in 2018-2019) than the Livingston Elementary district average, suggesting the school may be operating with limited resources.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2575 East River Rd
       Livingston, MT  59047

(406) 222-0059

District: Pine Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,368 Help


Students who attend Pine Creek 6-8 usually attend:

High:    Park High School

Feeder schools for Pine Creek 6-8:

Elementary:    Pine Creek School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  10

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Hispanic:
20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine Creek 6-8 ranks better than 82.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), Hispanic (20%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Creek 6-8 is 8.9. (See more...)
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Compare Pine Creek 6-8 employs 1.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Creek 6-8 is $14,368.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pine Creek 6-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pine Creek 6-8 33rd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Pine Creek 6-8 in the ranking list.)

Pine Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Creek Elementary 32nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Creek 6-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.73 2nd 200 99.0%
2022 99.44 2nd 190 98.9%
2023 77.53 33rd 187 82.4%
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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 Pine Creek 6-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 4 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
1998 7 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
1999 6 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 6
2000 8 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
2001 3 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 3
2002 3 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
2003 3 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
2004 4 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 5
2005 4 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 5
2006 1 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 2
2007 5 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2008 7 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2009 6 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 6
2010 3 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 3
2011 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2012 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8
2013 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2014 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2015 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2016 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2017 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
2018 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8
2019 10 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 12
2020 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
2021 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15
2022 12 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 14
2023 8 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 10

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 Pine Creek 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 4 1.0 4.0 0
1998 7 1.4 5.0 0
1999 6 1.6 3.8 n/a
2000 8 1.4 5.7 n/a
2001 3 1.4 2.1 n/a
2002 4 1.2 3.3 0
2003 4 1.2 3.3 0
2004 5 1.0 5.0 0
2005 5 1.2 4.2 n/a
2006 2 1.2 1.7 n/a
2007 7 1.2 5.8 n/a
2008 7 1.2 5.8 n/a
2009 6 1.1 5.5 n/a
2010 3 1.1 2.6 0
2011 3 1.0 2.7 0
2012 8 1.0 7.7 0
2013 3 1.0 2.8 0
2014 3 0.5 6.0 0
2015 1 n/a n/a n/a
2016 2 1.0 2.0 n/a
2017 4 1.5 2.5 0
2018 8 1.8 4.2 0
2019 12 1.8 6.4 25
2020 9 1.3 6.5 33.3
2021 15 1.3 10.9 n/a
2022 14 1.1 12.5 n/a
2023 10 1.1 8.9 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 Pine Creek 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 4 1.0 4.0 0
1998 7 1.4 5.0 0
1999 6 1.6 3.8 n/a
2000 8 1.4 5.7 n/a
2001 3 1.4 2.1 n/a
2002 4 1.2 3.3 0
2003 4 1.2 3.3 0
2004 5 1.0 5.0 0
2005 5 1.2 4.2 n/a
2006 2 1.2 1.7 n/a
2007 7 1.2 5.8 n/a
2008 7 1.2 5.8 n/a
2009 6 1.1 5.5 n/a
2010 3 1.1 2.6 0
2011 3 1.0 2.7 0
2012 8 1.0 7.7 0
2013 3 1.0 2.8 0
2014 3 0.5 6.0 0
2015 1 n/a n/a n/a
2016 2 1.0 2.0 n/a
2017 4 1.5 2.5 0
2018 8 1.8 4.2 0
2019 12 1.8 6.4 25
2020 9 1.3 6.5 33.3
2021 15 1.3 10.9 n/a
2022 14 1.1 12.5 n/a
2023 10 1.1 8.9 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 Pine Creek 6-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,809
2021 $8,945
2022 $11,449
2023 $14,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Creek 6-8

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 Students1210
 16.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White108
 20%
Two or More Races10
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Creek 6-8

Students who attend Pine Creek 6-8 usually go on to attend Park High School

Students at Pine Creek 6-8 are 80% White, 20% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 10 students attended Pine Creek 6-8.

Pine Creek 6-8 ranks 33rd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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