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Potomac 7-8

Summary:

Potomac 7-8 is a small public middle school located in Bonner, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 14 students. The school is part of the Potomac Elementary School District, which is ranked 44 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Potomac 7-8 consistently outperforms the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency on Montana state tests, with 53.85% proficiency in both subjects in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 36.59% in mathematics and 46.03% in reading. The school's performance is also significantly higher than its feeder school, Bonner 6-8, which had 52.94% and 54.9% proficiency in mathematics and reading, respectively, in 2022-2023. Potomac 7-8 has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 30 middle schools in Montana over the past several years, and has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.8 to 10.2 students per teacher over the past three school years.

While the student population at Potomac 7-8 is predominantly White, the nearby Clinton 7-8 school has a slightly more diverse student body, with 87.7% White, 4.1% Hispanic, and 1.64% Native American students. This could be an area for the Potomac 7-8 community to explore and potentially address to better reflect the diversity of the surrounding region.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 29750 Potomac Road
       Bonner, MT  59823

(406) 244-5581

District: Potomac Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,108 Help


Students who attend Potomac 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Hellgate High School

Feeder schools for Potomac 7-8:

Elementary:    Potomac School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  15

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Asian:
6.7%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Potomac 7-8 ranks better than 84% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), American Indian (6.7%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potomac 7-8 is 6.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potomac 7-8 is $25,108.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Potomac 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Potomac 7-8 30th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Potomac 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Potomac Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Potomac Elementary 44th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Potomac 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.96 123rd 171 28.1%
2005 65.27 53rd 164 67.7%
2007 41.00 112th 147 23.8%
2008 57.43 69th 149 53.7%
2009 42.67 108th 147 26.5%
2013 77.18 17th 159 89.3%
2021 87.35 16th 200 92.0%
2022 92.90 7th 190 96.3%
2023 78.35 30th 187 84.0%
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 Potomac 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1992 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
1993 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1994 28 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 29
1995 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1996 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1997 30 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1998 31 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 34
1999 30 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 32
2000 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2001 21 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2002 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2003 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2004 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2005 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2006 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2007 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2008 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2009 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2010 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2011 18 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 20
2012 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18
2013 20 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 22
2014 25 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 29
2015 19 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 20
2016 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15
2017 17 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 18
2018 20 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 21
2019 20 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 21
2020 28 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 29
2021 24 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 28
2022 14 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 18
2023 12 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 14
2024 12 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 15

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 Potomac 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 27 2.4 11.2 22.2
1992 23 2.4 9.5 13
1993 25 2.9 8.6 24
1994 29 3.4 8.5 20.7
1995 37 2.6 14.2 21.6
1996 37 2.6 14.2 21.6
1997 31 2.9 10.7 19.4
1998 34 3.3 10.3 17.6
1999 32 3.0 10.7 31.3
2000 19 1.9 10.0 5.3
2001 21 1.6 13.1 19
2002 27 3.2 8.4 18.5
2003 27 3.2 8.4 18.5
2004 33 3.4 9.7 30.3
2005 33 3.1 10.6 36.4
2006 22 3.0 7.3 27.3
2007 29 2.6 11.2 27.6
2008 23 3.2 7.2 43.5
2009 24 2.9 8.3 25
2010 22 2.2 10.0 31.8
2011 20 1.8 10.6 45
2012 18 1.3 13.3 44.4
2013 22 1.5 14.4 40.9
2014 29 1.9 14.9 37.9
2015 20 2.0 10.0 50
2016 15 2.0 7.5 46.7
2017 18 2.4 7.3 33.3
2018 21 2.4 8.5 61.9
2019 21 2.4 8.7 61.9
2020 29 2.3 12.4 34.5
2021 28 2.7 10.2 n/a
2022 18 2.1 8.4 n/a
2023 14 2.3 5.8 n/a
2024 15 2.2 6.6 46.7

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 Potomac 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 27 2.4 11.2 22.2
1992 23 2.4 9.5 13
1993 25 2.9 8.6 24
1994 29 3.4 8.5 20.7
1995 37 2.6 14.2 21.6
1996 37 2.6 14.2 21.6
1997 31 2.9 10.7 19.4
1998 34 3.3 10.3 17.6
1999 32 3.0 10.7 31.3
2000 19 1.9 10.0 5.3
2001 21 1.6 13.1 19
2002 27 3.2 8.4 18.5
2003 27 3.2 8.4 18.5
2004 33 3.4 9.7 30.3
2005 33 3.1 10.6 36.4
2006 22 3.0 7.3 27.3
2007 29 2.6 11.2 27.6
2008 23 3.2 7.2 43.5
2009 24 2.9 8.3 25
2010 22 2.2 10.0 31.8
2011 20 1.8 10.6 45
2012 18 1.3 13.3 44.4
2013 22 1.5 14.4 40.9
2014 29 1.9 14.9 37.9
2015 20 2.0 10.0 50
2016 15 2.0 7.5 46.7
2017 18 2.4 7.3 33.3
2018 21 2.4 8.5 61.9
2019 21 2.4 8.7 61.9
2020 29 2.3 12.4 34.5
2021 28 2.7 10.2 n/a
2022 18 2.1 8.4 n/a
2023 14 2.3 5.8 n/a
2024 15 2.2 6.6 46.7

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 Potomac 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,177
2021 $20,867
2022 $25,189
2023 $25,108

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Potomac 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 Students2114
 33.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White2012
 40%
Two or More Races10
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac 7-8

Potomac 7-8 ranks 30th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Potomac 7-8 are 80% White, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 15 students attended Potomac 7-8.


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