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Rapelje 7-8

Summary:

Rapelje 7-8 is a small public middle school in Rapelje, Montana, serving just 8 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Rapelje Elementary School District, which is ranked 167 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rapelje 7-8's academic performance is mixed, with a mathematics proficiency rate of 27.27% (lower than the state average of 36.59%) but a reading proficiency rate of 45.45% (slightly higher than the state average of 46.03%). The school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 2.2 to 4.7 students per teacher over the past three years, which may contribute to a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's statewide rank has declined from 63 out of 156 middle schools in 2014-2015 to 112 out of 187 middle schools in 2022-2023, suggesting its performance has declined relative to other middle schools in Montana.

Rapelje 7-8 has a predominantly white student population, with 87.5% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the state average and may indicate a lack of diversity in the school. Additionally, the school's racial makeup has fluctuated over the past three years, suggesting instability in the school's diversity. Interestingly, Rapelje 7-8's test scores are slightly lower than those of Rapelje Elementary, which may suggest that the transition to middle school is challenging for some students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 714 Main Street
       Rapelje, MT  59067

(406) 663-2215

District: Rapelje Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,811 Help


Students who attend Rapelje 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Rapelje High School

Feeder schools for Rapelje 7-8:

Elementary:    Rapelje School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.8 Help
Number of students:  11

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Two or more races:
9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rapelje 7-8 ranks worse than 59.9% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rapelje 7-8 is 6.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rapelje 7-8 is $23,811.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rapelje 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rapelje 7-8 112th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Rapelje 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Rapelje Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapelje Elementary 167th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rapelje 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 50.84 63rd 156 59.6%
2023 43.05 112th 187 40.1%
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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 Rapelje 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1992 8 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
1993 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
1994 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1995 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1996 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1997 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
1998 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
1999 8 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 10
2000 10 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 12
2001 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
2002 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2003 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2004 13 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2005 10 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2006 11 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2007 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2008 10 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2009 10 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2010 6 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 6
2011 9 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 11
2012 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7
2013 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
2014 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
2015 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
2016 8 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 10
2017 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 7
2018 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10
2019 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2020 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8
2021 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4
2022 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 7
2023 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8
2024 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11

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 Rapelje 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 13 4.1 3.1 15.4
1992 8 1.4 5.7 50
1993 10 2.1 4.8 40
1994 13 1.5 8.7 38.5
1995 13 2.1 6.2 23.1
1996 13 2.1 6.2 23.1
1997 11 1.6 6.9 9.1
1998 10 1.5 6.7 20
1999 10 1.6 6.3 60
2000 12 1.4 7.9 27.3
2001 13 1.4 9.3 46.2
2002 10 1.2 8.3 60
2003 10 1.2 8.3 60
2004 14 1.2 11.7 50
2005 11 1.5 7.3 36.4
2006 12 1.5 8.0 50
2007 10 1.8 5.6 30
2008 11 1.5 7.3 63.6
2009 12 1.5 8.0 50
2010 6 1.5 3.8 50
2011 11 1.7 6.2 63.6
2012 7 1.4 5.0 57.1
2013 7 1.1 6.0 42.9
2014 9 1.1 7.8 33.3
2015 7 1.0 7.0 14.3
2016 10 1.0 10.0 60
2017 7 1.2 5.7 n/a
2018 10 1.3 7.1 30
2019 14 1.5 8.9 21.4
2020 8 1.4 5.5 n/a
2021 4 1.7 2.2 n/a
2022 7 2.0 3.4 n/a
2023 8 1.7 4.7 n/a
2024 11 1.6 6.8 27.3

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 Rapelje 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 13 4.1 3.1 15.4
1992 8 1.4 5.7 50
1993 10 2.1 4.8 40
1994 13 1.5 8.7 38.5
1995 13 2.1 6.2 23.1
1996 13 2.1 6.2 23.1
1997 11 1.6 6.9 9.1
1998 10 1.5 6.7 20
1999 10 1.6 6.3 60
2000 12 1.4 7.9 27.3
2001 13 1.4 9.3 46.2
2002 10 1.2 8.3 60
2003 10 1.2 8.3 60
2004 14 1.2 11.7 50
2005 11 1.5 7.3 36.4
2006 12 1.5 8.0 50
2007 10 1.8 5.6 30
2008 11 1.5 7.3 63.6
2009 12 1.5 8.0 50
2010 6 1.5 3.8 50
2011 11 1.7 6.2 63.6
2012 7 1.4 5.0 57.1
2013 7 1.1 6.0 42.9
2014 9 1.1 7.8 33.3
2015 7 1.0 7.0 14.3
2016 10 1.0 10.0 60
2017 7 1.2 5.7 n/a
2018 10 1.3 7.1 30
2019 14 1.5 8.9 21.4
2020 8 1.4 5.5 n/a
2021 4 1.7 2.2 n/a
2022 7 2.0 3.4 n/a
2023 8 1.7 4.7 n/a
2024 11 1.6 6.8 27.3

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 Rapelje 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,866
2021 $34,455
2022 $25,490
2023 $23,811

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rapelje 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 Students148
 42.9%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White147
 50%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rapelje 7-8

Students at Rapelje 7-8 are 91% White, 9% Two or more races.

Rapelje 7-8 ranks 112th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 11 students attended Rapelje 7-8.

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


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