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Poplar 7-8

Summary:

Poplar 7-8 is a public middle school in Poplar, Montana, serving 140 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Poplar Elementary District, which is ranked 287 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.

Poplar 7-8 stands out from nearby schools like Frontier 7-8 and Barbara Gilligan 7-8 in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students, ranging from 97.14% to 97.63% over the past three years, compared to 78.26% at Frontier 7-8 and 96.15% at Barbara Gilligan 7-8. Academically, Poplar 7-8 consistently performs poorly on state assessments, with only 2.48% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 9.68% in Reading, and 10.94% in Science in the 2022-2023 school year. These scores are significantly lower than the state averages and the nearby Frontier 7-8 school.

Poplar 7-8 has also consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Montana middle schools over the past decade, with rankings ranging from 147 out of 147 schools in 2008-2009 to 179 out of 187 schools in 2022-2023. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, the persistent low performance and poor statewide ranking suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the student population, the district's funding and resource allocation, and opportunities for collaboration with nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 400 4th Avenue West
       Poplar, MT  59255

(406) 768-6730

District: Poplar Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
179th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,697 Help


Students who attend Poplar 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Poplar High School

Feeder schools for Poplar 7-8:

Elementary:    Poplar School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  123

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
97.6%
Hispanic:
1.6%
Two or more races:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poplar 7-8 ranks worse than 95.7% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (97.6%), Hispanic (1.6%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poplar 7-8 is 8.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poplar 7-8 is $21,697.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Poplar 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Poplar 7-8 179th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Poplar 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Poplar Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Poplar Elementary 287th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poplar 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.57 163rd 171 4.7%
2005 1.59 158th 164 3.7%
2006 1.64 141st 146 3.4%
2007 0.66 145th 147 1.4%
2008 0.19 146th 149 2.0%
2009 0.08 147th 147 0.0%
2010 1.25 150th 156 3.8%
2011 0.20 159th 161 1.2%
2012 0.26 155th 156 0.6%
2013 0.34 156th 159 1.9%
2015 3.72 153rd 156 1.9%
2021 4.35 192nd 200 4.0%
2022 3.91 185th 190 2.6%
2023 4.20 179th 187 4.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Poplar 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 247 247
1991 17 1 0 0 97 n/a n/a 0 115
1992 23 0 0 0 84 n/a n/a 0 107
1993 18 0 1 0 78 n/a n/a 0 97
1994 17 0 2 1 109 n/a n/a 0 129
1995 18 0 1 1 122 n/a n/a 0 142
1996 18 0 1 1 122 n/a n/a 0 142
1997 11 0 1 1 111 n/a n/a 0 124
1998 7 0 0 0 107 n/a n/a 0 114
1999 15 0 1 0 153 n/a n/a 0 169
2000 10 0 1 0 164 n/a n/a 0 175
2001 8 0 2 1 161 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 5 0 0 0 167 n/a n/a 0 172
2003 5 0 0 0 167 n/a n/a 0 172
2004 5 0 0 0 152 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 6 0 1 0 142 n/a n/a 0 149
2006 3 0 2 0 132 n/a n/a 0 137
2007 5 0 1 0 151 n/a n/a 0 157
2008 3 0 0 1 134 n/a n/a 0 138
2009 0 0 1 0 117 n/a n/a 0 118
2010 1 0 1 0 91 n/a n/a 0 93
2011 0 0 0 0 104 0 3 0 107
2012 1 0 0 0 119 0 3 0 123
2013 3 0 1 1 107 0 4 0 116
2014 2 0 1 0 95 0 3 0 101
2015 3 0 0 2 103 0 3 0 111
2016 2 0 0 2 118 1 6 0 129
2017 2 0 0 0 116 1 3 0 122
2018 1 0 0 0 126 0 3 0 130
2019 1 0 0 0 139 0 2 0 142
2020 5 0 0 0 147 0 0 0 152
2021 2 0 0 0 156 0 2 0 160
2022 1 0 1 0 165 0 2 0 169
2023 1 0 0 2 136 0 1 0 140
2024 0 0 0 2 120 0 1 0 123

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 Poplar 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 247 23.5 10.5 66.4
1991 115 10.3 11.1 73.9
1992 107 10.5 10.1 66.4
1993 97 12.5 7.8 63.9
1994 129 13.0 9.9 34.1
1995 142 12.4 11.5 7.7
1996 142 12.4 11.5 7.7
1997 124 14.3 8.7 73.4
1998 114 13.9 8.2 66.7
1999 169 13.7 12.3 63.9
2000 175 16.9 10.4 67.4
2001 172 16.6 10.4 76.2
2002 172 18.5 9.3 64
2003 172 18.5 9.3 64
2004 157 17.7 8.9 86.6
2005 149 18.4 8.1 85.9
2006 137 17.1 8.0 84.7
2007 157 17.7 8.9 88.5
2008 138 16.8 8.2 93.5
2009 118 15.3 7.7 91.5
2010 93 15.5 5.9 96.8
2011 107 13.5 7.8 97.2
2012 123 13.1 9.3 97.6
2013 116 11.6 9.9 97.4
2014 101 17.7 5.6 97
2015 111 13.0 8.5 97.3
2016 129 12.0 10.7 100
2017 122 11.6 10.4 100
2018 130 8.9 14.6 100
2019 142 11.1 12.7 60.6
2020 152 10.0 15.2 97.4
2021 160 11.1 14.4 n/a
2022 169 12.1 13.9 n/a
2023 140 11.6 12.0 n/a
2024 123 14.0 8.7 100

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 Poplar 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 247 23.5 10.5 66.4
1991 115 10.3 11.1 73.9
1992 107 10.5 10.1 66.4
1993 97 12.5 7.8 63.9
1994 129 13.0 9.9 34.1
1995 142 12.4 11.5 7.7
1996 142 12.4 11.5 7.7
1997 124 14.3 8.7 73.4
1998 114 13.9 8.2 66.7
1999 169 13.7 12.3 63.9
2000 175 16.9 10.4 67.4
2001 172 16.6 10.4 76.2
2002 172 18.5 9.3 64
2003 172 18.5 9.3 64
2004 157 17.7 8.9 86.6
2005 149 18.4 8.1 85.9
2006 137 17.1 8.0 84.7
2007 157 17.7 8.9 88.5
2008 138 16.8 8.2 93.5
2009 118 15.3 7.7 91.5
2010 93 15.5 5.9 96.8
2011 107 13.5 7.8 97.2
2012 123 13.1 9.3 97.6
2013 116 11.6 9.9 97.4
2014 101 17.7 5.6 97
2015 111 13.0 8.5 97.3
2016 129 12.0 10.7 100
2017 122 11.6 10.4 100
2018 130 8.9 14.6 100
2019 142 11.1 12.7 60.6
2020 152 10.0 15.2 97.4
2021 160 11.1 14.4 n/a
2022 169 12.1 13.9 n/a
2023 140 11.6 12.0 n/a
2024 123 14.0 8.7 100

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 Poplar 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,787
2021 $17,548
2022 $18,920
2023 $21,697

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Poplar 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 Students142140
 1.4%
African American00
American Indian139136
 2.2%
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races21
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar 7-8

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 123 students attended Poplar 7-8.

Students at Poplar 7-8 are 98% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

Poplar 7-8 ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Montana middle schools.


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