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Power 7-8

Summary:

Power 7-8 is a public middle school located in Power, MT, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 20 students. The school is part of the Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 76 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Power 7-8 has consistently outperformed the state and its nearby schools, such as Sun River Middle School and Fairfield 7-8, in academic proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, 70% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 55.77% at Power Elementary and the state average of 36.59%. In Reading, 50% of students were proficient or better, compared to 40.38% at Power Elementary and the state average of 46.03%. The school's statewide ranking has also improved significantly, from 125th out of 156 middle schools in 2014-2015 to 27th out of 187 in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Power 7-8 has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 80% of students identifying as White, the school has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6:1 to 8.6:1 over the past three school years. This is significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as Sun River Middle School (13.1:1) and Fairfield 7-8 (5.9:1). This low student-teacher ratio may be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic performance and high statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 402 Teton Ave
       Power, MT  59468

(406) 463-2251

District: Power Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,963 Help


Students who attend Power 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Power High School

Feeder schools for Power 7-8:

Elementary:    Power School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.0 Help
Number of students:  15

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
20.0%
American Indian:
6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Power 7-8 ranks better than 85.6% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (20%), American Indian (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 Power 7-8 is 6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Power 7-8 is $16,963.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Power 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Power 7-8 27th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Power 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Power Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Power Elementary 76th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Power 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.23 12th 171 93.0%
2005 47.17 105th 164 36.0%
2008 64.52 41st 149 72.5%
2010 69.25 36th 156 76.9%
2015 22.62 125th 156 19.9%
2021 89.06 14th 200 93.0%
2022 92.35 9th 190 95.3%
2023 80.13 27th 187 85.6%
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 Power 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1992 27 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1993 28 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 29
1994 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
1995 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1996 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1997 21 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 23
1998 27 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 28
1999 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2000 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2001 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2002 25 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 26
2003 25 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 26
2004 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2005 29 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2006 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2007 18 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 19
2008 17 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 19
2009 18 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 20
2010 35 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 36
2011 23 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 25
2012 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2013 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2014 18 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 20
2015 19 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 22
2016 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 14
2017 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
2018 20 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 22
2019 12 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 15
2020 16 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 19
2021 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 19
2022 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2023 16 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 20
2024 11 0 0 3 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 Power 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 25 2.4 10.4 4
1992 29 3.0 9.6 17.2
1993 29 3.1 9.4 17.2
1994 22 2.3 9.6 9.1
1995 25 2.8 8.9 32
1996 25 2.8 8.9 32
1997 23 2.6 8.8 17.4
1998 28 2.4 11.7 17.9
1999 25 2.4 10.4 44
2000 29 2.1 13.8 27.6
2001 22 2.3 9.6 18.2
2002 26 2.4 10.8 50
2003 26 2.4 10.8 50
2004 24 2.2 10.9 41.7
2005 30 2.0 15.0 43.3
2006 31 2.1 14.8 29
2007 19 1.7 11.2 26.3
2008 19 2.5 7.6 36.8
2009 20 2.7 7.4 30
2010 36 2.7 13.1 25
2011 25 2.6 9.5 28
2012 18 1.9 9.4 27.8
2013 18 1.9 9.0 27.8
2014 20 1.6 12.1 35
2015 22 3.0 7.3 27.3
2016 14 2.0 7.0 21.4
2017 19 2.3 8.1 36.8
2018 22 2.5 8.7 40.9
2019 15 1.9 7.7 53.3
2020 19 2.6 7.1 42.1
2021 19 2.6 7.0 n/a
2022 16 2.6 6.0 n/a
2023 20 2.3 8.6 n/a
2024 15 2.4 6.0 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 Power 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 25 2.4 10.4 4
1992 29 3.0 9.6 17.2
1993 29 3.1 9.4 17.2
1994 22 2.3 9.6 9.1
1995 25 2.8 8.9 32
1996 25 2.8 8.9 32
1997 23 2.6 8.8 17.4
1998 28 2.4 11.7 17.9
1999 25 2.4 10.4 44
2000 29 2.1 13.8 27.6
2001 22 2.3 9.6 18.2
2002 26 2.4 10.8 50
2003 26 2.4 10.8 50
2004 24 2.2 10.9 41.7
2005 30 2.0 15.0 43.3
2006 31 2.1 14.8 29
2007 19 1.7 11.2 26.3
2008 19 2.5 7.6 36.8
2009 20 2.7 7.4 30
2010 36 2.7 13.1 25
2011 25 2.6 9.5 28
2012 18 1.9 9.4 27.8
2013 18 1.9 9.0 27.8
2014 20 1.6 12.1 35
2015 22 3.0 7.3 27.3
2016 14 2.0 7.0 21.4
2017 19 2.3 8.1 36.8
2018 22 2.5 8.7 40.9
2019 15 1.9 7.7 53.3
2020 19 2.6 7.1 42.1
2021 19 2.6 7.0 n/a
2022 16 2.6 6.0 n/a
2023 20 2.3 8.6 n/a
2024 15 2.4 6.0 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 Power 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,186
2021 $18,777
2022 $18,771
2023 $16,963

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Power 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 Students1520
 33.3%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White1216
 33.3%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Power 7-8

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

Power 7-8 ranks 27th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Power 7-8 are 73% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% American Indian.

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


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