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Savage 7-8

Summary:

Savage 7-8 is a small public middle school in Savage, Montana, serving 24 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Savage Elementary School District, which is ranked 154 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Savage 7-8 stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and its local Sidney Middle School in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science. In 2022-2023, the school had a 41.67% proficiency rate in Mathematics, 50% in Reading, and 61.54% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. Additionally, Savage 7-8 has a history of high statewide rankings, reaching as high as 12th out of 161 Montana middle schools in 2010-2011.

However, the school's racial makeup differs significantly from its neighbor, Sidney Middle School, with a higher percentage of White students (87.5% vs. 86.27%) and Native American students (8.33% vs. 2.46%). This raises questions about the school's efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity. Additionally, Savage 7-8's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a peak of 12th to 41st in 2022-2023, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its competitive edge.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 368 Mesa South
       Savage, MT  59262

(406) 776-2317

District: Savage Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,250 Help


Students who attend Savage 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Savage High School

Feeder schools for Savage 7-8:

Elementary:    Savage School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  22

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
4.5%
American Indian:
4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Savage 7-8 ranks better than 78.1% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), American Indian (4.5%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Savage 7-8 is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Savage 7-8 is $4,250.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Savage 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Savage 7-8 41st of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Savage 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Savage Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Savage Elementary 154th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Savage 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 20.94 141st 164 14.0%
2008 81.61 14th 149 90.6%
2011 81.70 12th 161 92.5%
2021 55.55 85th 200 57.5%
2022 84.42 23rd 190 87.9%
2023 73.84 41st 187 78.1%
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 Savage 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 17 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 19
1992 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1993 32 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
1994 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1995 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1996 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1997 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1998 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
1999 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2000 30 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2001 27 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2002 24 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 26
2003 24 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 26
2004 19 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 22
2005 18 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2006 17 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2007 18 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 20
2008 13 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 15
2009 9 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2010 14 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 16
2011 21 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 22
2012 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2013 19 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20
2014 17 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 18
2015 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 17
2016 9 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 12
2017 10 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 14
2018 9 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 13
2019 10 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 13
2020 12 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 14
2021 17 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 20
2022 17 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 19
2023 21 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 24
2024 20 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 22

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 Savage 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 19 2.4 7.9 15.8
1992 24 2.7 8.8 8.3
1993 33 3.5 9.4 12.1
1994 29 2.3 12.6 24.1
1995 34 2.5 13.6 26.5
1996 34 2.5 13.6 26.5
1997 35 2.8 12.5 17.1
1998 33 2.6 12.7 12.1
1999 34 2.6 13.1 32.4
2000 31 2.3 13.5 35.5
2001 28 2.1 13.3 32.1
2002 26 1.9 13.7 19.2
2003 26 1.9 13.7 19.2
2004 22 2.0 11.0 31.8
2005 19 1.9 10.0 21.1
2006 17 1.5 11.3 17.6
2007 20 1.8 11.1 15
2008 15 2.1 7.1 26.7
2009 11 2.3 4.8 27.3
2010 16 2.2 7.1 50
2011 22 2.2 9.7 45.5
2012 16 2.2 7.1 18.8
2013 20 2.1 9.4 20
2014 18 1.2 15.0 16.7
2015 17 1.0 17.0 0
2016 12 1.0 12.0 50
2017 14 1.2 10.9 21.4
2018 13 1.2 10.1 23.1
2019 13 1.2 10.8 46.2
2020 14 1.7 8.0 n/a
2021 20 1.7 11.6 n/a
2022 19 1.7 10.6 n/a
2023 24 1.7 13.7 n/a
2024 22 1.9 11.1 13.6

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 Savage 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 19 2.4 7.9 15.8
1992 24 2.7 8.8 8.3
1993 33 3.5 9.4 12.1
1994 29 2.3 12.6 24.1
1995 34 2.5 13.6 26.5
1996 34 2.5 13.6 26.5
1997 35 2.8 12.5 17.1
1998 33 2.6 12.7 12.1
1999 34 2.6 13.1 32.4
2000 31 2.3 13.5 35.5
2001 28 2.1 13.3 32.1
2002 26 1.9 13.7 19.2
2003 26 1.9 13.7 19.2
2004 22 2.0 11.0 31.8
2005 19 1.9 10.0 21.1
2006 17 1.5 11.3 17.6
2007 20 1.8 11.1 15
2008 15 2.1 7.1 26.7
2009 11 2.3 4.8 27.3
2010 16 2.2 7.1 50
2011 22 2.2 9.7 45.5
2012 16 2.2 7.1 18.8
2013 20 2.1 9.4 20
2014 18 1.2 15.0 16.7
2015 17 1.0 17.0 0
2016 12 1.0 12.0 50
2017 14 1.2 10.9 21.4
2018 13 1.2 10.1 23.1
2019 13 1.2 10.8 46.2
2020 14 1.7 8.0 n/a
2021 20 1.7 11.6 n/a
2022 19 1.7 10.6 n/a
2023 24 1.7 13.7 n/a
2024 22 1.9 11.1 13.6

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 Savage 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,538
2021 $7,411
2022 $15,412
2023 $4,250

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Savage 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 Students1324
 84.6%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White1021
 110%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Savage 7-8

In the 2023-24 school year, 22 students attended Savage 7-8.

Students at Savage 7-8 are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian.

Savage 7-8 ranks 41st of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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


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