Summary:
The Brockton Elementary district in Montana has only one middle school, Barbara Gilligan 7-8, which serves a small population of just 26 students, the majority of whom are Native American.
Barbara Gilligan 7-8 is a struggling school, with academic performance significantly below the state average in all subject areas tested. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Montana middle schools over the past three years and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating very poor performance. Despite spending $18,043 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school is unable to translate this funding into better outcomes for its students.
The small size and low performance of Barbara Gilligan 7-8 are concerning, especially given that it serves a disadvantaged population in a high-poverty district. While the school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.9 to 1 could be a positive factor, it does not appear to be enough to overcome the other challenges the school is facing. Addressing the root causes of the school's poor performance should be a priority for the Brockton Elementary district and the state of Montana.
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