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Superior 7-8

Summary:

Superior 7-8 is a small public middle school in Superior, Montana, serving 42 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Plains K-12 district, which is ranked 186 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

While Superior 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools. The school has consistently lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the state average and the St. Regis K-12 and Plains K-12 districts. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 19.51% in Mathematics, 43.9% in Reading, and 33.33% in Science, all below the state averages. Additionally, Superior 7-8 has a statewide ranking of 128 out of 187 middle schools, placing it in the bottom third of schools in Montana.

Interestingly, the racial makeup of Superior 7-8 has become less diverse over the past three school years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 87.27% in 2020-2021 to 85.71% in 2022-2023. This trend is in contrast to the nearby St. Regis 7-8 school, which has maintained a more diverse student population. The school's declining academic performance and decreasing diversity suggest that Superior 7-8 may face unique challenges that need to be addressed to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 410 1/2 Arizona Ave
       Superior, MT  59872

(406) 822-4851

District: Superior K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
128th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,499 Help


Students who attend Superior 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Superior High School

Feeder schools for Superior 7-8:

Elementary:    Superior Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  42

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Hispanic:
4.8%
American Indian:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Superior 7-8 ranks worse than 68.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), American Indian (4.8%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Superior 7-8 is 8. (See more...)
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Compare Superior 7-8 employs 5.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Superior 7-8 is $22,499.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Superior 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Superior 7-8 128th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Superior 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Superior K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior K-12 Schools 186th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Superior 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.06 129th 171 24.6%
2005 18.77 146th 164 11.0%
2006 38.38 115th 146 21.2%
2007 38.27 119th 147 19.0%
2008 49.16 89th 149 40.3%
2009 32.81 122nd 147 17.0%
2010 43.83 118th 156 24.4%
2011 52.92 97th 161 39.8%
2012 29.00 132nd 156 15.4%
2013 28.61 134th 159 15.7%
2015 13.74 131st 156 16.0%
2021 33.47 141st 200 29.5%
2022 18.34 159th 190 16.3%
2023 37.26 128th 187 31.6%
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 Superior 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 73 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 77
1999 56 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 59
2000 60 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 64
2001 56 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 62
2002 53 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 58
2003 53 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 58
2004 50 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2005 66 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2006 71 1 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 78
2007 59 2 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 68
2008 63 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2009 52 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 60
2010 36 3 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 46
2011 34 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 40
2012 37 0 0 4 0 1 5 0 47
2013 30 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 40
2014 29 0 1 5 0 0 2 0 37
2015 28 0 1 5 1 0 3 0 38
2016 28 0 0 4 2 0 2 0 36
2017 35 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 41
2018 42 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 49
2019 42 0 1 4 2 2 3 0 54
2020 48 0 1 3 0 1 3 0 56
2021 48 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 55
2022 58 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 63
2023 36 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 42

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 Superior 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 77 5.3 14.5 31.2
1999 59 4.5 13.1 32.2
2000 64 4.6 13.9 39.1
2001 62 4.5 13.8 50
2002 58 4.4 13.2 51.7
2003 58 4.4 13.2 51.7
2004 53 4.5 11.8 56.6
2005 66 4.9 13.5 53
2006 78 5.2 15.0 61.5
2007 68 5.1 13.3 55.9
2008 66 4.9 13.5 54.5
2009 60 4.9 12.2 53.3
2010 46 4.5 10.0 69.6
2011 40 2.5 15.5 62.5
2012 47 2.9 15.9 51.1
2013 40 2.8 14.2 55
2014 37 4.2 8.7 59.5
2015 38 4.0 9.5 100
2016 36 5.0 7.2 100
2017 41 3.9 10.4 100
2018 49 3.9 12.4 100
2019 54 4.2 12.6 27.8
2020 56 3.9 14.1 66.1
2021 55 4.6 11.8 n/a
2022 63 4.6 13.4 n/a
2023 42 5.2 8.0 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 Superior 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 77 5.3 14.5 31.2
1999 59 4.5 13.1 32.2
2000 64 4.6 13.9 39.1
2001 62 4.5 13.8 50
2002 58 4.4 13.2 51.7
2003 58 4.4 13.2 51.7
2004 53 4.5 11.8 56.6
2005 66 4.9 13.5 53
2006 78 5.2 15.0 61.5
2007 68 5.1 13.3 55.9
2008 66 4.9 13.5 54.5
2009 60 4.9 12.2 53.3
2010 46 4.5 10.0 69.6
2011 40 2.5 15.5 62.5
2012 47 2.9 15.9 51.1
2013 40 2.8 14.2 55
2014 37 4.2 8.7 59.5
2015 38 4.0 9.5 100
2016 36 5.0 7.2 100
2017 41 3.9 10.4 100
2018 49 3.9 12.4 100
2019 54 4.2 12.6 27.8
2020 56 3.9 14.1 66.1
2021 55 4.6 11.8 n/a
2022 63 4.6 13.4 n/a
2023 42 5.2 8.0 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 Superior 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,857
2021 $15,576
2022 $13,648
2023 $22,499

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Superior 7-8

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5442
 22.2%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White4236
 14.3%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Superior 7-8

In the 2022-23 school year, 42 students attended Superior 7-8.

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

Students at Superior 7-8 are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 5% Two or more races.

Superior 7-8 ranks 128th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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