Summary:
The city of White Sulphur Springs, Montana is home to three schools: White Sulphur Springs Elementary, White Sulphur Springs High School, and White Sulphur Springs 7-8 (a middle school). While the high school is a standout performer, ranking 19th out of 124 high schools in the state, the elementary and middle schools in the White Sulphur Spgs K-12 district are underperforming, ranking in the bottom third and quarter of their respective school types.
The data reveals a stark contrast in the performance of the high school compared to the elementary and middle schools. White Sulphur Springs High School has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has seen a significant improvement in its state-wide ranking, moving from 75th out of 138 high schools in 2020-2021 to 19th out of 124 high schools in 2022-2023. In contrast, White Sulphur Springs Elementary and White Sulphur Springs 7-8 middle school both have 1-star ratings and rank in the bottom third and quarter of Montana schools, respectively.
The student population across all three schools is predominantly white, with the middle school being the most racially homogeneous at 94.74% white. The district spends the same amount per student ($11,599) across all three schools, despite the significant differences in their academic performance. The relatively small student enrollments, particularly at the high school (56 students) and middle school (38 students) levels, may present unique challenges and opportunities for the district in terms of resource allocation, personalized learning, and extracurricular offerings.
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