Plains 7-8

Q: Is Plains 7-8 a good school?

Plains 7-8 ranks 107 th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Plains 7-8 is a public middle school in Plains, Montana, serving 68 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Superior K-12 Schools district. While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 95.59% of students being white, its academic performance has been mixed compared to nearby schools and state averages.

One key differentiator is Plains 7-8's lower spending per student at $9,115, compared to $11,857 at Superior 7-8 and $15,711 at St. Regis 7-8. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 15.7 students per teacher, which is lower than the ratios at nearby schools like Superior 7-8 (8 students per teacher) and Hot Springs 7-8 (6.8 students per teacher).

In terms of academic performance, Plains 7-8 has shown mixed results on state assessments. While the school's reading proficiency rate of 46.27% was slightly higher than the state average, its mathematics and science proficiency rates of 31.82% and 30.77%, respectively, lagged behind. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 86th out of 190 schools in 2021-2022 to 107th out of 187 schools in 2022-2023, suggesting a need for improvement in student learning outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859

(406) 826-8600

District: Plains K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,604

Students who attend Plains 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Plains High School

Feeder schools for Plains 7-8:

Elementary:

Plains Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 59

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

American Indian:

5.1%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plains 7-8 ranks worse than 57.2% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), American Indian (5.1%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plains 7-8 is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Plains 7-8 employs 4.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plains 7-8 is $12,604.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Plains 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Plains 7-8 107^th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Plains 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Plains K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Plains K-12 153^rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plains 7-8

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2021	53.03	94^th	200	53.0%
2022	56.66	86^th	190	54.7%
2023	45.15	107^th	187	42.8%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Plains 7-8

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	75	0	3	1	2	1	82
2019	68	0	5	3	1	2	79
2020	75	0	5	4	0	2	86
2021	67	2	3	1	0	2	75
2022	63	0	1	0	0	3	67
2023	65	0	2	1	0	0	68
2024	54	0	1	3	0	1	59

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 Plains 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	82	4.0	20.5	58.5
2019	79	4.6	16.9	55.7
2020	86	5.1	16.6	54.7
2021	75	4.7	15.7	n/a
2022	67	4.9	13.5	n/a
2023	68	4.8	14.0	n/a
2024	59	4.1	14.3	55.9

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 Plains 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	82	4.0	20.5	58.5
2019	79	4.6	16.9	55.7
2020	86	5.1	16.6	54.7
2021	75	4.7	15.7	n/a
2022	67	4.9	13.5	n/a
2023	68	4.8	14.0	n/a
2024	59	4.1	14.3	55.9

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 Plains 7-8

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,115
2021	$11,421
2022	$12,977
2023	$12,604

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plains 7-8

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	79	68	13.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	68	65	4.4%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%

Schools Near Plains 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Plains 7-8	Public	7-8	412 Rittenour	Plains	59859	Sanders County	Plains K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 826-8600	59	4	14.3	55.9%	54 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	45.2	107^th of 187 public middle schools	42.8%		56.7	86^th of 190 public middle schools	54.7%	21	31.8	46.3	30.8	$12,604
Hot Springs 7-8	Public, Virtual	7-8	301 Broadway	Hot Springs	59845	Sanders County	Hot Springs K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(406) 741-2962	18	2	7.6	66.7%	10 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (33.3%)	46.4	102^nd of 187 public middle schools	45.5%		58.4	81^st of 190 public middle schools	57.4%	21	25.0	55.0	30.8	$21,979
St Regis 7-8	Public	7-8	90 Tiger Street	Saint Regis	59866	Mineral County	St Regis K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 649-2311	30	3	11.7	100.0%	24 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Superior 7-8	Public	7-8	410 1/2 Arizona Ave	Superior	59872	Mineral County	Superior K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 822-4851	42	5	8.0	100.0%	38 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	37.3	128^th of 187 public middle schools	31.6%		18.3	159^th of 190 public middle schools	16.3%	31	19.5	43.9	33.3	$22,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Plains 7-8

What high school do graduates of Plains 7-8 attend?

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

Is Plains 7-8 a good school?

Plains 7-8 ranks 107^th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Plains 7-8?

Students at Plains 7-8 are 92% White, 5% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Plains 7-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 59 students attended Plains 7-8.

What district is Plains 7-8 in?

Plains K-12

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