Roberts 7-8

Summary:

Roberts 7-8 is a small public middle school in Roberts, MT, serving 18 students in grades 7-8 and part of the Roberts K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 262 out of 300 districts in the state.

While Roberts 7-8 has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (22.22%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 0% to 10.53% Hispanic, the school consistently underperforms the state and nearby schools in mathematics and reading proficiency on state tests. In 2022-2023, only 5.88% of students at Roberts 7-8 were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined significantly, dropping from 6th out of 164 Montana middle schools in 2004-2005 to 180th out of 187 in 2022-2023. However, Roberts 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.2 to 7.2 over the past three years, compared to nearby schools with ratios ranging from 8.9 to 14.2.

The declining academic performance and low statewide ranking of Roberts 7-8 may be indicative of challenges in funding and resource allocation within the Roberts K-12 Schools district. While the small size of the school could provide opportunities for more personalized attention and support, it may also limit the range of educational and extracurricular offerings available to students. The diverse student population at Roberts 7-8 presents both challenges and opportunities for the school in addressing the unique needs of its students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

106 Maple St
Roberts, MT 59070

(406) 445-2421

District: Roberts K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,487

Students who attend Roberts 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Roberts High School

Feeder schools for Roberts 7-8:

Elementary:

Roberts School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.6

Number of students: 19

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roberts 7-8 ranks worse than 96.3% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roberts 7-8 is 7.6. (See more...)

Compare Roberts 7-8 employs 2.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roberts 7-8 is $20,487.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Roberts 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Roberts 7-8 180^th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Roberts 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Roberts K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roberts K-12 Schools 262^nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roberts 7-8

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	49.71	105^th	171	38.6%
2005	89.99	6^th	164	96.3%
2006	38.94	113^th	146	22.6%
2009	41.56	109^th	147	25.9%
2015	60.42	41^st	156	73.7%
2021	23.57	163^rd	200	18.5%
2022	17.38	161^st	190	15.3%
2023	4.17	180^th	187	3.7%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Roberts 7-8

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	26	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	27
1995	18	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	18
1996	18	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	18
1997	28	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	28
1998	32	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	32
1999	30	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	30
2000	30	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	30
2001	28	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	28
2002	26	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	29
2003	26	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	29
2004	29	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	30
2005	27	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	28
2006	20	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	21
2007	19	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	20
2008	20	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	21
2009	14	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	15
2010	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	12
2011	16	0	1	0	0	1	18
2012	17	0	1	0	0	0	18
2013	18	0	0	0	0	0	18
2014	16	0	0	0	0	0	16
2015	19	1	0	1	0	0	21
2016	17	1	0	1	0	0	19
2017	16	2	1	0	0	2	21
2018	17	1	1	0	0	2	21
2019	13	1	3	0	0	0	17
2020	11	1	2	0	0	0	14
2021	13	0	3	0	0	1	17
2022	12	0	5	0	0	2	19
2023	13	0	4	0	0	1	18
2024	17	0	2	0	0	0	19

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 Roberts 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	27	1.9	14.2	0
1995	18	2.3	7.8	22.2
1996	18	2.3	7.8	22.2
1997	28	1.9	14.7	32.1
1998	32	1.8	17.8	12.5
1999	30	1.8	16.7	33.3
2000	30	1.6	18.8	43.3
2001	28	1.8	15.6	28.6
2002	29	2.1	13.8	31
2003	29	2.1	13.8	31
2004	30	1.9	15.8	30
2005	28	2.2	12.7	28.6
2006	21	2.2	9.5	38.1
2007	20	1.9	10.5	15
2008	21	1.9	11.1	28.6
2009	15	1.8	8.3	20
2010	12	1.8	6.5	25
2011	18	1.8	9.5	27.8
2012	18	1.9	9.0	33.3
2013	18	1.9	9.3	16.7
2014	16	2.0	7.7	25
2015	21	2.0	10.5	33.3
2016	19	2.0	9.5	36.8
2017	21	2.5	8.1	33.3
2018	21	2.3	8.9	42.9
2019	17	2.4	6.8	41.2
2020	14	2.5	5.5	42.9
2021	17	2.7	6.2	n/a
2022	19	2.6	7.2	n/a
2023	18	2.7	6.5	n/a
2024	19	2.4	7.6	57.9

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 Roberts 7-8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	27	1.9	14.2	0
1995	18	2.3	7.8	22.2
1996	18	2.3	7.8	22.2
1997	28	1.9	14.7	32.1
1998	32	1.8	17.8	12.5
1999	30	1.8	16.7	33.3
2000	30	1.6	18.8	43.3
2001	28	1.8	15.6	28.6
2002	29	2.1	13.8	31
2003	29	2.1	13.8	31
2004	30	1.9	15.8	30
2005	28	2.2	12.7	28.6
2006	21	2.2	9.5	38.1
2007	20	1.9	10.5	15
2008	21	1.9	11.1	28.6
2009	15	1.8	8.3	20
2010	12	1.8	6.5	25
2011	18	1.8	9.5	27.8
2012	18	1.9	9.0	33.3
2013	18	1.9	9.3	16.7
2014	16	2.0	7.7	25
2015	21	2.0	10.5	33.3
2016	19	2.0	9.5	36.8
2017	21	2.5	8.1	33.3
2018	21	2.3	8.9	42.9
2019	17	2.4	6.8	41.2
2020	14	2.5	5.5	42.9
2021	17	2.7	6.2	n/a
2022	19	2.6	7.2	n/a
2023	18	2.7	6.5	n/a
2024	19	2.4	7.6	57.9

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 Roberts 7-8

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,371
2021	$18,536
2022	$18,887
2023	$20,487

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roberts 7-8

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	17	18	5.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	13
Two or More Races	0	1

Schools Near Roberts 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Roberts 7-8	Public	7-8	106 Maple St	Roberts	59070	Carbon County	Roberts K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 445-2421	19	2	7.6	57.9%	17 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	180^th of 187 public middle schools	3.7%		17.4	161^st of 190 public middle schools	15.3%	19	5.9	11.8		$20,487
Fromberg Middle School	Public	6-8	319 School Street	Fromberg	59029	Carbon County	Fromberg K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 668-7315	18	3	6.2	100.0%	16 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	15.5	163^rd of 187 public middle schools	12.8%		27.3	147^th of 190 public middle schools	22.6%	16	19.1	23.8		$27,114
Joliet Middle School	Public	6-8	300 N Park St	Joliet	59041	Carbon County	Joliet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 962-3541	102	7	13.9	40.2%	93 (91.2%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	74.4	40^th of 187 public middle schools	78.6%		61.6	71^st of 190 public middle schools	62.6%	31	62.9	52.6	40.6	$10,913
Bridger 7-8	Public	7-8	106 North 4th Street	Bridger	59014	Carbon County	Bridger K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 662-3588	30	5	6.2	53.3%	26 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39.4	120^th of 187 public middle schools	35.8%		52.8	101^st of 190 public middle schools	46.8%	19	26.9	30.8	41.7	$27,364
Roosevelt Junior High	Public	6-8	413 S. Oakes	Red Lodge	59068	Carbon County	Red Lodge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 446-2110	123	8	15.8	34.1%	108 (87.8%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	50	95^th of 187 public middle schools	49.2%		57.5	83^rd of 190 public middle schools	56.3%	12	23.8	60.7	32.4	$11,585
Belfry 7-8	Public	7-8	200 Wisconsin	Belfry	59008	Carbon County	Belfry K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 664-3319	13	3	4.1	23.1%	12 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$30,430
Absarokee 6-8	Public	6-8	327 S Woodard Ave	Absarokee	59001	Stillwater County	Absarokee Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 328-4583	45	4	10.4	33.3%	41 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	72.6	44^th of 187 public middle schools	76.5%		45	118^th of 190 public middle schools	37.9%	74	41.3	47.8	64.3	$18,887
Columbus Middle School	Public	6-8	415 N 3rd St	Columbus	59019	Stillwater County	Columbus Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 322-5375	176	10	16.9	29.0%	164 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	56.6	76^th of 187 public middle schools	59.4%		62.8	63^rd of 190 public middle schools	66.8%	13	29.1	58.2	37.8	$13,597

Frequently Asked Questions about Roberts 7-8

Is Roberts 7-8 a good school?

Roberts 7-8 ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Montana middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Roberts 7-8?

Students at Roberts 7-8 are 89% White, 11% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Roberts 7-8 attend?

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

What district is Roberts 7-8 in?

Roberts K-12 Schools

How many students attend Roberts 7-8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 19 students attended Roberts 7-8.

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