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Rocky Boy 7-8

Summary:

Rocky Boy 7-8 is a public middle school located in Box Elder, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 70 students. The school is part of the Rocky Boy Elementary District, which is ranked 286 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rocky Boy 7-8 has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (91.43%) compared to the nearby Big Sandy 7-8 (6.9%) and Box Elder 7-8 (98.21%) schools. However, the school consistently performs below the state average in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science on the Montana State Tests, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Montana middle schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, Rocky Boy 7-8's proficiency rates were 1.52% in Mathematics, 10.61% in Reading, and 13.51% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively.

Despite the school's high spending per student of $18,715 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, the academic performance at Rocky Boy 7-8 remains significantly lower than the nearby Big Sandy 7-8 and Box Elder 7-8 schools. The school's performance has also been declining over the years, from ranking 141 out of 147 Montana middle schools in 2008-2009 to 176 out of 187 in 2022-2023, suggesting that immediate intervention and support may be necessary to address the complex systemic issues affecting the educational outcomes for this community.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 81 Mission Taylor Road
       Box Elder, MT  59521

(406) 395-4270

District: Rocky Boy Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,799 Help


Students who attend Rocky Boy 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Rocky Boy High School

Feeder schools for Rocky Boy 7-8:

Elementary:    Rocky Boy School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  70

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
91.4%
Hispanic:
8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocky Boy 7-8 ranks worse than 94.1% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (91.4%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocky Boy 7-8 is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Boy 7-8 is $20,799.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rocky Boy 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Boy 7-8 176th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Rocky Boy 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Rocky Boy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Boy Elementary 286th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocky Boy 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.82 166th 171 2.9%
2005 5.44 151st 164 7.9%
2006 5.10 138th 146 5.5%
2007 2.40 140th 147 4.8%
2008 1.89 143rd 149 4.0%
2009 1.13 141st 147 4.1%
2010 0.52 154th 156 1.3%
2011 4.46 152nd 161 5.6%
2012 2.89 152nd 156 2.6%
2013 2.33 152nd 159 4.4%
2015 1.95 156th 156 0.0%
2021 4.13 194th 200 3.0%
2022 3.82 186th 190 2.1%
2023 4.93 176th 187 5.9%
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 Rocky Boy 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 51 n/a n/a 0 51
1992 0 0 0 0 64 n/a n/a 0 64
1993 0 0 0 0 75 n/a n/a 0 75
1994 0 0 0 0 72 n/a n/a 0 72
1995 0 0 0 0 76 n/a n/a 0 76
1996 0 0 0 0 76 n/a n/a 0 76
1997 0 0 0 0 74 n/a n/a 0 74
1998 0 0 0 0 61 n/a n/a 0 61
1999 0 0 0 0 89 n/a n/a 0 89
2000 0 0 0 1 98 n/a n/a 0 99
2001 0 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 87
2002 1 0 0 0 84 n/a n/a 0 85
2003 1 0 0 0 84 n/a n/a 0 85
2004 0 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 87
2005 0 0 0 0 78 n/a n/a 0 78
2006 0 0 0 0 77 n/a n/a 0 77
2007 0 0 0 0 90 n/a n/a 0 90
2008 13 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 100
2009 9 0 0 0 80 n/a n/a 0 89
2010 5 0 0 0 72 n/a n/a 0 77
2011 9 0 0 2 77 0 0 0 88
2012 11 0 0 0 76 0 0 0 87
2013 9 0 0 0 83 0 0 0 92
2014 6 0 0 0 82 0 0 0 88
2015 6 0 0 1 75 0 0 0 82
2016 7 0 0 3 68 0 0 0 78
2017 0 0 0 3 69 0 0 0 72
2018 0 0 0 2 93 0 1 0 96
2019 0 0 0 4 93 0 0 0 97
2020 0 0 0 3 83 0 0 0 86
2021 0 0 0 1 72 0 0 0 73
2022 0 1 0 3 77 0 0 0 81
2023 0 0 0 6 64 0 0 0 70

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 Rocky Boy 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 51 8.0 6.3 94.1
1992 64 6.9 9.2 73.4
1993 75 5.1 14.7 77.3
1994 72 4.1 17.6 61.1
1995 76 5.3 14.3 69.7
1996 76 5.3 14.3 69.7
1997 74 4.6 16.1 79.7
1998 61 4.7 13.0 77
1999 89 4.9 18.2 92.1
2000 99 6.7 14.8 91.9
2001 87 7.0 12.4 89.7
2002 85 7.7 11.0 81.2
2003 85 7.7 11.0 81.2
2004 87 7.2 12.1 87.4
2005 78 6.7 11.6 87.2
2006 77 6.0 12.8 87
2007 90 6.1 14.8 84.4
2008 100 6.8 14.7 78
2009 89 6.9 12.9 79.8
2010 77 6.7 11.3 96.1
2011 88 6.2 14.1 96.6
2012 87 5.9 14.6 96.6
2013 92 6.8 13.5 96.7
2014 88 6.3 13.7 96.6
2015 82 8.0 10.2 100
2016 78 7.0 11.1 100
2017 72 6.8 10.5 100
2018 96 6.6 14.3 100
2019 97 7.4 12.9 68
2020 86 6.7 12.7 100
2021 73 6.6 11.0 n/a
2022 81 6.3 12.6 n/a
2023 70 5.5 12.6 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 Rocky Boy 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 51 8.0 6.3 94.1
1992 64 6.9 9.2 73.4
1993 75 5.1 14.7 77.3
1994 72 4.1 17.6 61.1
1995 76 5.3 14.3 69.7
1996 76 5.3 14.3 69.7
1997 74 4.6 16.1 79.7
1998 61 4.7 13.0 77
1999 89 4.9 18.2 92.1
2000 99 6.7 14.8 91.9
2001 87 7.0 12.4 89.7
2002 85 7.7 11.0 81.2
2003 85 7.7 11.0 81.2
2004 87 7.2 12.1 87.4
2005 78 6.7 11.6 87.2
2006 77 6.0 12.8 87
2007 90 6.1 14.8 84.4
2008 100 6.8 14.7 78
2009 89 6.9 12.9 79.8
2010 77 6.7 11.3 96.1
2011 88 6.2 14.1 96.6
2012 87 5.9 14.6 96.6
2013 92 6.8 13.5 96.7
2014 88 6.3 13.7 96.6
2015 82 8.0 10.2 100
2016 78 7.0 11.1 100
2017 72 6.8 10.5 100
2018 96 6.6 14.3 100
2019 97 7.4 12.9 68
2020 86 6.7 12.7 100
2021 73 6.6 11.0 n/a
2022 81 6.3 12.6 n/a
2023 70 5.5 12.6 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 Rocky Boy 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,715
2021 $19,898
2022 $22,625
2023 $20,799

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Boy 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 Students9770
 27.8%
African American00
American Indian9364
 31.2%
Asian00
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Boy 7-8

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 70 students attended Rocky Boy 7-8.

Rocky Boy 7-8 ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Montana middle schools.

Students at Rocky Boy 7-8 are 91% American Indian, 9% Hispanic.


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