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Sheridan 7-8

Summary:

Sheridan 7-8 is a small public middle school in Sheridan, Montana, serving 38 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Sheridan Elementary School District, which is ranked 30th out of 300 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sheridan 7-8 stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state averages in proficiency rates for Montana State Tests in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 29th out of 187 middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a significant improvement from its lower rankings in recent years, indicating a positive trend in the school's performance. Additionally, Sheridan 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, slightly lower than the nearby Twin Bridges Middle School, which had a ratio of 13.5.

However, the school's high percentage of White students, over 90% in recent years, suggests a lack of racial diversity, which could have implications for the school's cultural and social environment. Additionally, while Sheridan 7-8 outperforms the state averages, the Sheridan Elementary school, which serves the same district, has slightly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading, indicating a need to align curriculum and instructional practices between the elementary and middle school levels.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 107 Madison Street
       Sheridan, MT  59749

(406) 842-5302

District: Sheridan Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,298 Help


Students who attend Sheridan 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Sheridan High School

Feeder schools for Sheridan 7-8:

Elementary:    Sheridan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  34

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Hispanic:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sheridan 7-8 ranks better than 84.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheridan 7-8 is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheridan 7-8 is $12,298.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sheridan 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan 7-8 29th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Sheridan 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Sheridan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan Elementary 30th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheridan 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.06 76th 171 55.6%
2005 68.76 44th 164 73.2%
2006 57.89 62nd 146 57.5%
2007 59.29 58th 147 60.5%
2008 43.08 109th 149 26.8%
2009 72.34 26th 147 82.3%
2010 80.97 10th 156 93.6%
2011 83.01 9th 161 94.4%
2015 45.83 77th 156 50.6%
2016 68.59 18th 81 77.8%
2021 45.76 116th 200 42.0%
2022 47.03 115th 190 39.5%
2023 79.27 29th 187 84.5%
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 Sheridan 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 42 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 44
1992 40 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 42
1993 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1994 57 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 59
1995 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1996 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1997 46 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1998 52 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1999 55 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2000 46 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2001 43 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2002 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2003 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2004 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2005 38 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2006 36 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2007 34 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2008 34 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2009 33 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2010 32 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2011 29 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 30
2012 22 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 24
2013 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 23
2014 25 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 27
2015 29 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 31
2016 38 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 40
2017 27 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 30
2018 21 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 26
2019 25 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 30
2020 32 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 35
2021 21 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 24
2022 25 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 26
2023 36 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 38
2024 31 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 34

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 Sheridan 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 44 2.9 15.1 20.5
1992 42 2.0 21.0 9.5
1993 48 3.1 15.5 14.6
1994 59 3.0 19.7 18.6
1995 61 2.4 25.4 18
1996 61 2.4 25.4 18
1997 56 3.6 15.6 19.6
1998 55 3.9 14.1 18.2
1999 57 4.0 14.3 19.3
2000 50 2.5 20.0 20
2001 47 3.0 15.7 27.7
2002 33 2.6 12.7 30.3
2003 33 2.6 12.7 30.3
2004 39 2.7 14.4 25.6
2005 39 2.8 13.9 28.2
2006 38 3.0 12.7 36.8
2007 36 3.0 12.0 11.1
2008 35 3.0 11.7 31.4
2009 36 3.2 11.3 50
2010 36 2.8 12.5 50
2011 30 3.0 9.9 33.3
2012 24 2.6 9.1 29.2
2013 23 2.6 8.8 43.5
2014 27 2.2 11.7 48.1
2015 31 2.0 15.5 58.1
2016 40 3.0 13.3 62.5
2017 30 2.6 11.2 56.7
2018 26 2.4 10.4 30.8
2019 30 2.5 11.5 20
2020 35 2.8 12.3 37.1
2021 24 2.9 8.0 n/a
2022 26 2.7 9.6 n/a
2023 38 2.7 13.8 n/a
2024 34 2.9 11.6 29.4

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 Sheridan 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 44 2.9 15.1 20.5
1992 42 2.0 21.0 9.5
1993 48 3.1 15.5 14.6
1994 59 3.0 19.7 18.6
1995 61 2.4 25.4 18
1996 61 2.4 25.4 18
1997 56 3.6 15.6 19.6
1998 55 3.9 14.1 18.2
1999 57 4.0 14.3 19.3
2000 50 2.5 20.0 20
2001 47 3.0 15.7 27.7
2002 33 2.6 12.7 30.3
2003 33 2.6 12.7 30.3
2004 39 2.7 14.4 25.6
2005 39 2.8 13.9 28.2
2006 38 3.0 12.7 36.8
2007 36 3.0 12.0 11.1
2008 35 3.0 11.7 31.4
2009 36 3.2 11.3 50
2010 36 2.8 12.5 50
2011 30 3.0 9.9 33.3
2012 24 2.6 9.1 29.2
2013 23 2.6 8.8 43.5
2014 27 2.2 11.7 48.1
2015 31 2.0 15.5 58.1
2016 40 3.0 13.3 62.5
2017 30 2.6 11.2 56.7
2018 26 2.4 10.4 30.8
2019 30 2.5 11.5 20
2020 35 2.8 12.3 37.1
2021 24 2.9 8.0 n/a
2022 26 2.7 9.6 n/a
2023 38 2.7 13.8 n/a
2024 34 2.9 11.6 29.4

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 Sheridan 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,408
2021 $16,671
2022 $14,550
2023 $12,298

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheridan 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 Students3038
 26.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White2536
 44%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan 7-8

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

Sheridan 7-8 ranks 29th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sheridan 7-8 are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 34 students attended Sheridan 7-8.


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