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Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8

Summary:

Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 is a small public middle school in Chester, Montana, serving 38 students in grades 7-8. The school has a predominantly White student population, with 86.84% of students identifying as White in the current school year.

While Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 7.0 to 10.1 over the past three years, its academic performance has been mixed. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school outperformed the state average in reading but underperformed in mathematics and science. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 25th out of 156 Montana middle schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 114th out of 200 in 2020-2021. Currently, the school ranks 78th out of 187 middle schools in the state, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby North Star 7-8 school, Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 has a lower student-teacher ratio but underperforms on several key metrics, including test scores and statewide ranking. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 to learn from the practices and strategies employed by the higher-performing North Star Elementary school district.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 101 School Street
       Chester, MT  59522

(406) 759-5108

District: Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,643 Help


Students who attend Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School

Feeder schools for Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8:

Elementary:    Chester-Joplin-Inverness School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.7 Help
Number of students:  37

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Pacific Islander:
5.4%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 ranks better than 58.3% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Pacific Islander (5.4%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 is 6.7. (See more...)
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Compare Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 employs 5.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 is $13,643.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 78th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.65 25th 171 85.4%
2005 92.03 4th 164 97.6%
2007 82.99 9th 147 93.9%
2008 74.18 23rd 149 84.6%
2009 53.13 87th 147 40.8%
2010 55.92 85th 156 45.5%
2011 59.32 75th 161 53.4%
2012 48.22 107th 156 31.4%
2013 46.83 113th 159 28.9%
2015 74.59 25th 156 84.0%
2021 46.23 114th 200 43.0%
2022 51.11 105th 190 44.7%
2023 56.06 78th 187 58.3%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1992 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1993 19 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1994 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1995 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1996 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1997 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1998 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1999 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2000 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2001 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2002 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2003 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2004 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2005 36 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2006 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2007 39 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2008 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2009 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2010 33 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2011 31 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 33
2012 35 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 37
2013 31 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 33
2014 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
2015 36 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 38
2016 26 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 29
2017 27 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 30
2018 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2019 27 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 30
2020 39 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 45
2021 31 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 34
2022 37 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 41
2023 33 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 38
2024 32 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 37

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 Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 57 2.9 19.6 10.5
1992 52 2.5 20.8 5.8
1993 42 2.8 15.0 9.5
1994 64 3.8 16.8 9.4
1995 49 3.3 14.8 6.1
1996 49 3.3 14.8 6.1
1997 49 4.1 12.0 8.2
1998 55 3.9 14.1 3.6
1999 40 2.8 14.3 10
2000 46 2.9 15.9 15.2
2001 51 4.1 12.4 17.6
2002 40 2.5 16.0 17.5
2003 40 2.5 16.0 17.5
2004 38 2.6 14.6 28.9
2005 37 1.9 19.5 27
2006 29 3.4 8.5 13.8
2007 40 2.5 16.0 10
2008 35 2.8 12.5 25.7
2009 32 2.8 11.4 15.6
2010 34 2.7 12.3 26.5
2011 33 2.5 12.8 45.5
2012 37 2.4 15.0 35.1
2013 33 2.3 14.1 33.3
2014 34 1.2 26.9 20.6
2015 38 1.0 38.0 26.3
2016 29 2.0 14.5 44.8
2017 30 2.6 11.4 43.3
2018 18 2.6 6.8 27.8
2019 30 3.1 9.4 56.7
2020 45 4.4 10.2 42.2
2021 34 4.8 7.0 n/a
2022 41 4.0 10.1 n/a
2023 38 4.8 7.8 n/a
2024 37 5.4 6.7 64.9

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 Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 57 2.9 19.6 10.5
1992 52 2.5 20.8 5.8
1993 42 2.8 15.0 9.5
1994 64 3.8 16.8 9.4
1995 49 3.3 14.8 6.1
1996 49 3.3 14.8 6.1
1997 49 4.1 12.0 8.2
1998 55 3.9 14.1 3.6
1999 40 2.8 14.3 10
2000 46 2.9 15.9 15.2
2001 51 4.1 12.4 17.6
2002 40 2.5 16.0 17.5
2003 40 2.5 16.0 17.5
2004 38 2.6 14.6 28.9
2005 37 1.9 19.5 27
2006 29 3.4 8.5 13.8
2007 40 2.5 16.0 10
2008 35 2.8 12.5 25.7
2009 32 2.8 11.4 15.6
2010 34 2.7 12.3 26.5
2011 33 2.5 12.8 45.5
2012 37 2.4 15.0 35.1
2013 33 2.3 14.1 33.3
2014 34 1.2 26.9 20.6
2015 38 1.0 38.0 26.3
2016 29 2.0 14.5 44.8
2017 30 2.6 11.4 43.3
2018 18 2.6 6.8 27.8
2019 30 3.1 9.4 56.7
2020 45 4.4 10.2 42.2
2021 34 4.8 7.0 n/a
2022 41 4.0 10.1 n/a
2023 38 4.8 7.8 n/a
2024 37 5.4 6.7 64.9

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 Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $12,060
2022 $11,163
2023 $13,643

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester-Joplin-Inverness 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 Students3038
 26.7%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White2733
 22.2%
Two or More Races21
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8

Students who attend Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 usually go on to attend Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 37 students attended Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8.

Students at Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 are 86% White, 5% Pacific Islander, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 ranks 78th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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