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White Sulphur Springs 7-8

Summary:

White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is a small public middle school in White Sulphur Springs, MT, serving 38 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the White Sulphur Spgs K-12 District, which is ranked 184 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on Montana state tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 5.41% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 16.82% for the district and 36.59% for the state. The school's Reading and Science proficiency rates were also significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 122 out of 200 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 169 out of 187 in 2022-2023, placing it in the bottom 10% of middle schools in Montana.

The school's student population is predominantly white, with 94.74% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. While this lack of racial diversity may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience, it is important to note that the school's academic challenges are not directly related to its racial makeup. The school's declining test scores and ranking suggest that further investigation into the underlying causes and the implementation of targeted interventions may be necessary to improve the educational outcomes for the students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 405 Central Avenue South
       White Sulphur Springs, MT  59645

(406) 547-3351

District: White Sulphur Spgs K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
169th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,159 Help


Students who attend White Sulphur Springs 7-8 usually attend:

High:    White Sulphur Springs High School

Feeder schools for White Sulphur Springs 7-8:

Elementary:    White Sulphur Springs Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  38

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Two or more races:
5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Sulphur Springs 7-8 ranks worse than 90.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is 8.5. (See more...)
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Compare White Sulphur Springs 7-8 employs 4.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Sulphur Springs 7-8 is $20,159.
Schooldigger Rankings:

White Sulphur Springs 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks White Sulphur Springs 7-8 169th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See White Sulphur Springs 7-8 in the ranking list.)

White Sulphur Spgs K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks White Sulphur Spgs K-12 184th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Sulphur Springs 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.54 122nd 200 39.0%
2022 23.91 156th 190 17.9%
2023 9.71 169th 187 9.6%
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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 White Sulphur Springs 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 25 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 28
2017 36 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 40
2018 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 34
2019 28 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 31
2020 23 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 27
2021 18 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 23
2022 32 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 36
2023 36 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 38

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 White Sulphur Springs 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 28 3.0 9.3 64.3
2017 40 2.9 13.6 72.5
2018 34 3.0 11.2 64.7
2019 31 2.5 12.3 51.6
2020 27 2.4 10.9 51.9
2021 23 2.4 9.5 n/a
2022 36 2.9 12.1 n/a
2023 38 4.4 8.5 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 White Sulphur Springs 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 28 3.0 9.3 64.3
2017 40 2.9 13.6 72.5
2018 34 3.0 11.2 64.7
2019 31 2.5 12.3 51.6
2020 27 2.4 10.9 51.9
2021 23 2.4 9.5 n/a
2022 36 2.9 12.1 n/a
2023 38 4.4 8.5 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 White Sulphur Springs 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,599
2021 $16,080
2022 $17,999
2023 $20,159

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Sulphur Springs 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 Students3138
 22.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2836
 28.6%
Two or More Races22

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Frequently Asked Questions about White Sulphur Springs 7-8

Students at White Sulphur Springs 7-8 are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

White Sulphur Springs 7-8 ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Montana middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 38 students attended White Sulphur Springs 7-8.

Students who attend White Sulphur Springs 7-8 usually go on to attend White Sulphur Springs 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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