F E Miley School

Summary:

F E Miley School is an elementary school in Big Sandy, Montana, serving 105 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Big Sandy K-12 District, which is ranked 244 out of 300 districts in the state.

While F E Miley School outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 39.39% of students proficient or better in Reading compared to 36.04% for the district and 46.03% for the state, the school's racial makeup is significantly less diverse than nearby schools. F E Miley has a much higher percentage of White students (78.1%) compared to Rocky Boy School (11.54%) and Box Elder School (0%), which serve predominantly Native American student populations. Additionally, F E Miley's test scores have been somewhat inconsistent, with the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics decreasing from 36.51% in 2021-2022 to 33.33% in 2022-2023.

The stark differences in test scores and racial makeup between F E Miley School and the nearby Rocky Boy Elementary and Box Elder Elementary schools serving predominantly Native American students may raise questions about equity and access to quality education in the region. While F E Miley School appears to be performing relatively well, further investigation and potential interventions may be needed to ensure all students in the area have equal opportunities to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 342 Vernon Ave
       Big Sandy, MT  59520


(406) 378-2406

District: Big Sandy K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
226th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,137 Help


Students who attend F E Miley School usually attend:

Middle:    Big Sandy 7-8
High:    Big Sandy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  111

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
American Indian:
9.9%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details F E Miley School ranks worse than 68.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), American Indian (9.9%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at F E Miley School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare F E Miley School employs 9.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at F E Miley School is $17,137.
Schooldigger Rankings:

F E Miley School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Big Sandy K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sandy K-12 244th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for F E Miley School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.52 191st 356 46.3%
2022 43.32 226th 329 31.3%
2023 40.19 226th 332 31.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Open Quote I love the education my children receive at this school. The one on one attention and advanced classes are amazing. The teachers really care. Close Quote



Enrollment information for F E Miley School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 80 0 1 1 11 0 1 0 94
2018 63 1 0 3 13 0 2 0 82
2019 67 1 0 6 10 0 1 0 85
2020 82 1 0 5 11 0 3 0 102
2021 81 1 0 6 11 0 3 0 102
2022 82 1 0 7 10 0 3 0 103
2023 82 1 0 5 11 0 6 0 105
2024 85 1 0 4 11 0 10 0 111

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 F E Miley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 94 9.8 9.5 50
2018 82 9.8 8.3 52.4
2019 85 9.9 8.5 60
2020 102 8.0 12.7 56.9
2021 102 9.3 10.9 n/a
2022 103 9.8 10.4 n/a
2023 105 8.5 12.2 n/a
2024 111 9.7 11.3 68.5

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 F E Miley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 94 9.8 9.5 50
2018 82 9.8 8.3 52.4
2019 85 9.9 8.5 60
2020 102 8.0 12.7 56.9
2021 102 9.3 10.9 n/a
2022 103 9.8 10.4 n/a
2023 105 8.5 12.2 n/a
2024 111 9.7 11.3 68.5

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 F E Miley School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $15,518
2022 $15,369
2023 $17,137

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

Impact of COVID-19 on F E Miley School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students85105
 23.5%
African American11
American Indian1011
 10%
Asian00
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White6782
 22.4%
Two or More Races16
 500%


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Frequently Asked Questions about F E Miley School

In the 2023-24 school year, 111 students attended F E Miley School.

Students at F E Miley School are 77% White, 10% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend F E Miley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Big Sandy 7-8
High : Big Sandy High School

F E Miley School ranks 226th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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