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Plentywood 7-8

Summary:

Plentywood 7-8 is a public middle school in Plentywood, Montana, serving 50 students in grades 7-8 and part of the Plentywood K-12 Schools district. The school has a predominantly white student population, with academic performance that varies across subject areas compared to district and state averages.

Plentywood 7-8 excels in Reading, with 54.9% of students proficient or better, higher than the district and state averages. The school also performs well in Science, with 40% of students proficient or better. However, in Mathematics, only 23.53% of students are proficient or better, lower than the district and state. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, currently placing 89th out of 187 Montana middle schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to the nearby Medicine Lake 7-8 school, Plentywood 7-8 has a larger enrollment, higher per-student spending, and a higher student-teacher ratio.

While Plentywood 7-8 has some academic strengths, particularly in Reading and Science, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent excellence across all subject areas. The comparison to the smaller Medicine Lake 7-8 school highlights the potential impact of resources and student-teacher ratios on academic outcomes. Overall, Plentywood 7-8 appears to be a middle-performing school within the state, with room for improvement in certain areas.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 100 East Laurel Avenue
       Plentywood, MT  59254

(406) 765-1803

District: Plentywood K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,384 Help


Students who attend Plentywood 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Plentywood High School

Feeder schools for Plentywood 7-8:

Elementary:    Plentywood School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  51

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plentywood 7-8 ranks better than 52.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plentywood 7-8 is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plentywood 7-8 is $15,384.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Plentywood 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Plentywood 7-8 89th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Plentywood 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Plentywood K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plentywood K-12 Schools 132nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plentywood 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.10 10th 171 94.2%
2005 85.83 12th 164 92.7%
2006 66.55 42nd 146 71.2%
2007 78.38 14th 147 90.5%
2008 90.49 1st 149 99.3%
2009 86.22 4th 147 97.3%
2010 78.11 12th 156 92.3%
2011 86.44 3rd 161 98.1%
2012 81.83 8th 156 94.9%
2013 77.41 15th 159 90.6%
2021 29.23 150th 200 25.0%
2022 61.34 73rd 190 61.6%
2023 52.59 89th 187 52.4%
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 Plentywood 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 83 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1996 83 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1997 77 0 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 87
1998 75 1 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 82
1999 78 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 81
2000 83 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 86
2001 75 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 80
2002 59 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2003 59 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2004 57 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2005 59 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 66
2006 49 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 54
2007 45 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2008 60 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 67
2009 62 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2010 52 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 55
2011 45 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 47
2012 55 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 57
2013 49 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 52
2014 48 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 54
2015 42 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 48
2016 33 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 36
2017 46 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 49
2018 59 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 63
2019 48 0 1 4 1 0 2 0 56
2020 50 0 3 5 0 0 2 0 60
2021 47 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 52
2022 37 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 41
2023 43 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 50
2024 45 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 51

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 Plentywood 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 86 5.1 16.9 12.8
1996 86 5.1 16.9 12.8
1997 87 5.1 17.1 12.6
1998 82 5.3 15.5 15.9
1999 81 5.8 14.0 23.5
2000 86 5.6 15.4 30.2
2001 80 5.5 14.5 48.8
2002 61 5.1 12.0 34.4
2003 61 5.1 12.0 34.4
2004 60 5.1 11.8 38.3
2005 66 5.1 12.9 50
2006 54 5.2 10.4 50
2007 53 5.4 9.8 41.5
2008 67 6.0 11.2 34.3
2009 66 6.0 11.0 27.3
2010 55 6.0 9.1 27.3
2011 47 5.7 8.1 38.3
2012 57 5.5 10.2 29.8
2013 52 5.1 10.0 30.8
2014 54 4.4 12.0 24.1
2015 48 4.0 12.0 29.2
2016 36 5.0 7.2 27.8
2017 49 3.7 12.9 28.6
2018 63 4.3 14.3 30.2
2019 56 4.3 12.7 26.8
2020 60 4.3 13.6 31.7
2021 52 4.3 11.8 n/a
2022 41 4.0 10.1 n/a
2023 50 4.2 11.9 n/a
2024 51 4.3 11.8 45.1

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 Plentywood 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 86 5.1 16.9 12.8
1996 86 5.1 16.9 12.8
1997 87 5.1 17.1 12.6
1998 82 5.3 15.5 15.9
1999 81 5.8 14.0 23.5
2000 86 5.6 15.4 30.2
2001 80 5.5 14.5 48.8
2002 61 5.1 12.0 34.4
2003 61 5.1 12.0 34.4
2004 60 5.1 11.8 38.3
2005 66 5.1 12.9 50
2006 54 5.2 10.4 50
2007 53 5.4 9.8 41.5
2008 67 6.0 11.2 34.3
2009 66 6.0 11.0 27.3
2010 55 6.0 9.1 27.3
2011 47 5.7 8.1 38.3
2012 57 5.5 10.2 29.8
2013 52 5.1 10.0 30.8
2014 54 4.4 12.0 24.1
2015 48 4.0 12.0 29.2
2016 36 5.0 7.2 27.8
2017 49 3.7 12.9 28.6
2018 63 4.3 14.3 30.2
2019 56 4.3 12.7 26.8
2020 60 4.3 13.6 31.7
2021 52 4.3 11.8 n/a
2022 41 4.0 10.1 n/a
2023 50 4.2 11.9 n/a
2024 51 4.3 11.8 45.1

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 Plentywood 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,001
2021 $14,093
2022 $17,719
2023 $15,384

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Plentywood 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 Students5650
 10.7%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic41
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White4843
 10.4%
Two or More Races25
 150%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plentywood 7-8

In the 2023-24 school year, 51 students attended Plentywood 7-8.

Plentywood 7-8 ranks 89th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Plentywood 7-8 are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Plentywood 7-8 usually go on to attend Plentywood High School


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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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