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Ekalaka 7-8

Summary:

Ekalaka 7-8 is a small public middle school in Ekalaka, Montana, serving just 19 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Ekalaka Elementary District, which is ranked 203 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ekalaka 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its local Ekalaka Elementary on Montana state assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 20% of Ekalaka 7-8 students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 39.62% at Ekalaka Elementary and 36.59% statewide. Similarly, in reading, Ekalaka 7-8 had a 26.67% proficiency rate, while Ekalaka Elementary had 40.38% and the state average was 46.03%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but has generally been in the bottom half of Montana middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in the current school year.

Interestingly, Ekalaka 7-8 has a predominantly white student population, with over 94% of students identifying as white in the past three school years. This is significantly higher than the state average for Montana. While the small size of the school may provide more personalized attention, it also limits the number of peers and extracurricular opportunities available to students. The district and school leadership will need to address these challenges to ensure that students at Ekalaka 7-8 receive a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 111 W Speelmon
       Ekalaka, MT  59324

(406) 775-8767

District: Ekalaka Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,876 Help


Students who attend Ekalaka 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Carter County High School

Feeder schools for Ekalaka 7-8:

Elementary:    Ekalaka Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  21

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Asian:
4.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ekalaka 7-8 ranks worse than 84.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Asian (4.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ekalaka 7-8 is 8.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ekalaka 7-8 is $14,876.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ekalaka 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ekalaka 7-8 158th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Ekalaka 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Ekalaka Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ekalaka Elementary 203rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ekalaka 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.88 30th 171 82.5%
2005 73.99 35th 164 78.7%
2009 55.35 81st 147 44.9%
2015 79.60 16th 156 89.7%
2021 41.53 129th 200 35.5%
2022 41.27 126th 190 33.7%
2023 18.06 158th 187 15.5%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

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 Ekalaka 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
1992 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
1993 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1994 9 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
1995 22 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1996 22 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1997 22 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1998 29 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1999 31 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2000 24 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 26
2001 28 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2002 28 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 29
2003 28 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 29
2004 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2005 26 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2006 19 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2007 14 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2008 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2009 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2010 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2011 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2012 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2013 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2014 15 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 16
2015 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 17
2016 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
2017 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2018 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2019 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
2020 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
2021 23 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 24
2022 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 18
2023 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 19
2024 19 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 21

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 Ekalaka 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 15 2.0 7.5 53.3
1992 18 3.1 5.8 27.8
1993 20 2.0 10.0 40
1994 22 2.0 11.0 40.9
1995 26 2.1 12.4 30.8
1996 26 2.1 12.4 30.8
1997 24 2.5 9.6 25
1998 32 2.5 12.8 34.4
1999 33 2.5 13.2 48.5
2000 26 3.3 7.9 46.2
2001 30 2.6 11.5 50
2002 29 2.5 11.6 48.3
2003 29 2.5 11.6 48.3
2004 27 2.6 10.4 37
2005 27 2.8 9.6 37
2006 20 2.8 7.1 30
2007 15 2.6 5.8 20
2008 22 2.6 8.5 50
2009 24 2.5 9.6 25
2010 19 2.6 7.2 36.8
2011 18 2.2 8.0 44.4
2012 18 2.5 7.0 61.1
2013 15 2.5 5.8 60
2014 16 2.9 5.4 50
2015 17 3.0 5.6 52.9
2016 21 2.0 10.5 57.1
2017 18 2.4 7.4 61.1
2018 16 2.4 6.6 37.5
2019 19 2.4 7.8 73.7
2020 17 2.7 6.2 58.8
2021 24 2.4 10.0 n/a
2022 18 2.8 6.3 n/a
2023 19 2.5 7.5 n/a
2024 21 2.5 8.3 47.6

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 Ekalaka 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 15 2.0 7.5 53.3
1992 18 3.1 5.8 27.8
1993 20 2.0 10.0 40
1994 22 2.0 11.0 40.9
1995 26 2.1 12.4 30.8
1996 26 2.1 12.4 30.8
1997 24 2.5 9.6 25
1998 32 2.5 12.8 34.4
1999 33 2.5 13.2 48.5
2000 26 3.3 7.9 46.2
2001 30 2.6 11.5 50
2002 29 2.5 11.6 48.3
2003 29 2.5 11.6 48.3
2004 27 2.6 10.4 37
2005 27 2.8 9.6 37
2006 20 2.8 7.1 30
2007 15 2.6 5.8 20
2008 22 2.6 8.5 50
2009 24 2.5 9.6 25
2010 19 2.6 7.2 36.8
2011 18 2.2 8.0 44.4
2012 18 2.5 7.0 61.1
2013 15 2.5 5.8 60
2014 16 2.9 5.4 50
2015 17 3.0 5.6 52.9
2016 21 2.0 10.5 57.1
2017 18 2.4 7.4 61.1
2018 16 2.4 6.6 37.5
2019 19 2.4 7.8 73.7
2020 17 2.7 6.2 58.8
2021 24 2.4 10.0 n/a
2022 18 2.8 6.3 n/a
2023 19 2.5 7.5 n/a
2024 21 2.5 8.3 47.6

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 Ekalaka 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $13,370
2022 $19,562
2023 $14,876

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ekalaka 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 Students1919
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1918
 5.3%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ekalaka 7-8

Students at Ekalaka 7-8 are 90% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 21 students attended Ekalaka 7-8.

Ekalaka 7-8 ranks in the bottom 15.5% of Montana middle schools.

Students who attend Ekalaka 7-8 usually go on to attend Carter County High School


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