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Twin Bridges High School

Summary:

Twin Bridges High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Twin Bridges, Montana, with a student population of just 63 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, this school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing the state averages in reading, math, and science proficiency.

Twin Bridges High School has a long history of high statewide rankings, reaching as high as 4th out of 129 Montana high schools in 2011-2012 and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in multiple years. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 8.5 students per teacher, suggests a more personalized learning environment that may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $13,038 for the 2018-2019 school year was higher than the state average, which could also play a role in its performance.

Interestingly, while Twin Bridges High School has generally excelled, its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, indicating that factors beyond the school itself may influence its outcomes. For example, the nearby Sheridan High School, which has a similar small student population, has a lower statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, as well as lower academic performance on state tests, particularly in science. This highlights the potential impact of school size, resources, and district-level support on a school's success. Additionally, Twin Bridges High School has seen a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years, which will be important to monitor as the school adapts to serve a more diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 216 West 6th St
       Twin Bridges, MT  59754

(406) 684-5657

District: Twin Bridges K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,589 Help


Feeder schools for Twin Bridges High School:

Elementary:    Twin Bridges School
Middle:    Twin Bridges Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  58

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Two or more races:
3.4%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Twin Bridges High School ranks better than 81.5% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), two or more races (3.4%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Bridges High School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Bridges High School is $18,589.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Twin Bridges High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Twin Bridges High School 23rd of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Twin Bridges High School in the ranking list.)

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Bridges K-12 Schools 41st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Twin Bridges High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.69 99th 137 27.7%
2005 72.92 35th 142 75.4%
2006 67.94 41st 138 70.3%
2007 43.48 97th 136 28.7%
2008 66.68 40th 139 71.2%
2009 62.06 44th 135 67.4%
2010 65.79 51st 135 62.2%
2011 72.54 28th 122 77.0%
2012 89.30 4th 129 96.9%
2013 84.21 11th 128 91.4%
2016 61.94 38th 113 66.4%
2017 31.94 84th 111 24.3%
2018 32.69 86th 119 27.7%
2019 92.64 6th 119 95.0%
2021 64.33 28th 138 79.7%
2022 75.99 7th 114 93.9%
2023 66.91 23rd 124 81.5%
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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 Twin Bridges High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 72 72
1991 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1992 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1993 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1994 79 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1995 70 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1996 70 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1997 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1998 85 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 86
1999 87 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 88
2000 94 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 97
2001 78 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 82
2002 60 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 67
2003 60 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 67
2004 59 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 63
2005 71 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 74
2006 82 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2007 97 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 100
2008 107 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 108
2009 100 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2010 96 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2011 93 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 98
2012 102 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 104
2013 92 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 93
2014 94 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 98
2015 92 0 4 1 1 0 2 0 100
2016 85 0 4 1 1 0 2 0 93
2017 81 0 3 1 1 0 2 0 88
2018 76 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 83
2019 68 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 74
2020 61 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 67
2021 62 2 1 0 1 0 4 0 70
2022 51 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 57
2023 59 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 63
2024 53 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 58

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 Twin Bridges High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 72 7.5 9.6 20.8
1991 76 6.0 12.6 10.5
1992 80 6.5 12.3 15
1993 77 6.5 11.8 18.2
1994 81 6.9 11.7 18.5
1995 70 6.3 11.1 18.6
1996 70 6.3 11.1 18.6
1997 77 6.7 11.5 22.1
1998 86 7.2 11.9 19.8
1999 88 6.7 13.1 22.7
2000 97 6.6 14.7 21.6
2001 82 7.0 11.7 31.7
2002 67 7.0 9.6 28.4
2003 67 7.0 9.6 28.4
2004 63 7.0 9.0 34.9
2005 74 7.1 10.4 48.6
2006 83 7.3 11.4 38.6
2007 100 8.7 11.5 36
2008 108 8.3 13.0 32.4
2009 104 7.9 13.2 26
2010 100 8.8 11.2 41
2011 98 8.7 11.2 36.7
2012 104 8.5 12.1 30.8
2013 93 9.2 10.0 36.6
2014 98 10.3 9.5 24.5
2015 100 10.0 10.0 25
2016 93 8.0 11.6 25.8
2017 88 8.5 10.3 26.1
2018 83 6.9 11.8 31.3
2019 74 8.0 9.1 35.1
2020 67 8.2 8.1 22.4
2021 70 8.1 8.5 n/a
2022 57 7.5 7.5 n/a
2023 63 7.8 8.0 n/a
2024 58 7.2 7.9 46.6

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 Twin Bridges High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 72 7.5 9.6 20.8
1991 76 6.0 12.6 10.5
1992 80 6.5 12.3 15
1993 77 6.5 11.8 18.2
1994 81 6.9 11.7 18.5
1995 70 6.3 11.1 18.6
1996 70 6.3 11.1 18.6
1997 77 6.7 11.5 22.1
1998 86 7.2 11.9 19.8
1999 88 6.7 13.1 22.7
2000 97 6.6 14.7 21.6
2001 82 7.0 11.7 31.7
2002 67 7.0 9.6 28.4
2003 67 7.0 9.6 28.4
2004 63 7.0 9.0 34.9
2005 74 7.1 10.4 48.6
2006 83 7.3 11.4 38.6
2007 100 8.7 11.5 36
2008 108 8.3 13.0 32.4
2009 104 7.9 13.2 26
2010 100 8.8 11.2 41
2011 98 8.7 11.2 36.7
2012 104 8.5 12.1 30.8
2013 93 9.2 10.0 36.6
2014 98 10.3 9.5 24.5
2015 100 10.0 10.0 25
2016 93 8.0 11.6 25.8
2017 88 8.5 10.3 26.1
2018 83 6.9 11.8 31.3
2019 74 8.0 9.1 35.1
2020 67 8.2 8.1 22.4
2021 70 8.1 8.5 n/a
2022 57 7.5 7.5 n/a
2023 63 7.8 8.0 n/a
2024 58 7.2 7.9 46.6

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 Twin Bridges High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,038
2021 $14,429
2022 $19,052
2023 $18,589

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Bridges High School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 119 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 124 High schools
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7463
 14.9%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White6859
 13.2%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Bridges High School

Students at Twin Bridges High School are 91% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Twin Bridges High School ranks 23rd of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Twin Bridges High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Twin Bridges School
Middle : Twin Bridges Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 58 students attended Twin Bridges High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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