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Three Forks 7-8

Summary:

Three Forks 7-8 is a public middle school in Three Forks, Montana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 186 students. While the school is part of the Three Forks Elementary School District, which is ranked 199 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating, the performance of Three Forks 7-8 itself is concerning.

Academically, Three Forks 7-8 is struggling, with significantly lower proficiency rates in mathematics (12.21% vs. 36.59% statewide), reading (39.53% vs. 46.03% statewide), and science (7.14% vs. 37.03% statewide) compared to state averages. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 38th out of 60 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 160th out of 187 in 2022-2023. In contrast, the nearby Belgrade Middle School and Manhattan 5-8 both have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings.

One bright spot is the exceptional performance of the small Harrison 6-8 school, which has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in Montana, likely due to its very low student-teacher ratio of 4.7. This suggests that smaller class sizes and more individualized attention may be a key factor in academic success. Overall, the data indicates that Three Forks 7-8 needs to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and close the performance gap with other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 210 East Neal
       Three Forks, MT  59752

(406) 285-3224

District: Three Forks Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,807 Help


Students who attend Three Forks 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Three Forks High School

Feeder schools for Three Forks 7-8:

Elementary:    Three Forks Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Three Forks 7-8 ranks worse than 85.6% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (6.9%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Three Forks 7-8 is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Three Forks 7-8 is $9,807.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Three Forks 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Three Forks 7-8 160th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Three Forks 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Three Forks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Forks Elementary 199th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Three Forks 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.40 39th 171 77.2%
2005 58.25 73rd 164 55.5%
2006 62.43 53rd 146 63.7%
2007 42.02 108th 147 26.5%
2008 57.14 72nd 149 51.7%
2009 61.05 55th 147 62.6%
2010 51.21 96th 156 38.5%
2011 46.94 111th 161 31.1%
2012 49.59 103rd 156 34.0%
2013 59.89 76th 159 52.2%
2015 31.26 106th 156 32.1%
2016 46.74 44th 81 45.7%
2018 46.71 31st 58 46.6%
2019 43.82 38th 60 36.7%
2021 38.61 134th 200 33.0%
2022 31.71 139th 190 26.8%
2023 17.84 160th 187 14.4%
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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 Three Forks 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 59 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1992 57 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1993 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1994 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1995 77 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 79
1996 77 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 79
1997 79 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1998 75 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1999 79 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2000 83 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2001 97 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2002 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2003 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2004 91 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2005 113 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2006 93 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 98
2007 96 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2008 106 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 110
2009 85 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 91
2010 84 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2011 85 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 89
2012 118 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 122
2013 118 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 123
2014 117 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 119
2015 121 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 125
2016 131 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 136
2017 146 3 2 3 0 0 3 0 157
2018 164 3 3 5 0 1 1 0 177
2019 177 2 1 6 0 1 0 0 187
2020 180 1 1 9 1 0 1 0 193
2021 170 0 1 10 1 1 1 0 184
2022 167 0 1 14 1 1 2 0 186
2023 166 0 1 18 0 1 0 0 186
2024 159 0 2 12 1 0 1 0 175

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 Three Forks 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 60 2.8 21.4 25
1992 58 2.7 21.4 94.8
1993 63 4.8 13.1 11.1
1994 58 4.4 13.2 20.7
1995 79 4.4 18.0 22.8
1996 79 4.4 18.0 22.8
1997 81 4.0 20.3 14.8
1998 78 4.4 17.7 21.8
1999 81 4.3 18.8 33.3
2000 90 4.1 22.0 24.4
2001 98 4.7 20.9 24.5
2002 88 5.6 15.7 21.6
2003 88 5.6 15.7 21.6
2004 92 5.8 15.9 33.7
2005 115 5.9 19.5 27.8
2006 98 6.2 15.8 43.9
2007 101 6.3 16.0 28.7
2008 110 6.1 18.0 26.4
2009 91 5.3 17.2 17.6
2010 90 4.5 19.6 22.2
2011 89 4.7 18.8 29.2
2012 122 5.4 22.3 36.1
2013 123 6.3 19.5 34.1
2014 119 9.7 12.2 30.3
2015 125 10.0 12.5 31.2
2016 136 9.0 15.1 36
2017 157 9.6 16.3 37.6
2018 177 11.7 15.0 38.4
2019 187 12.1 15.4 38
2020 193 11.5 16.7 29
2021 184 12.2 15.0 n/a
2022 186 11.3 16.4 n/a
2023 186 12.0 15.4 n/a
2024 175 12.0 14.5 28

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 Three Forks 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 60 2.8 21.4 25
1992 58 2.7 21.4 94.8
1993 63 4.8 13.1 11.1
1994 58 4.4 13.2 20.7
1995 79 4.4 18.0 22.8
1996 79 4.4 18.0 22.8
1997 81 4.0 20.3 14.8
1998 78 4.4 17.7 21.8
1999 81 4.3 18.8 33.3
2000 90 4.1 22.0 24.4
2001 98 4.7 20.9 24.5
2002 88 5.6 15.7 21.6
2003 88 5.6 15.7 21.6
2004 92 5.8 15.9 33.7
2005 115 5.9 19.5 27.8
2006 98 6.2 15.8 43.9
2007 101 6.3 16.0 28.7
2008 110 6.1 18.0 26.4
2009 91 5.3 17.2 17.6
2010 90 4.5 19.6 22.2
2011 89 4.7 18.8 29.2
2012 122 5.4 22.3 36.1
2013 123 6.3 19.5 34.1
2014 119 9.7 12.2 30.3
2015 125 10.0 12.5 31.2
2016 136 9.0 15.1 36
2017 157 9.6 16.3 37.6
2018 177 11.7 15.0 38.4
2019 187 12.1 15.4 38
2020 193 11.5 16.7 29
2021 184 12.2 15.0 n/a
2022 186 11.3 16.4 n/a
2023 186 12.0 15.4 n/a
2024 175 12.0 14.5 28

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 Three Forks 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,480
2021 $8,955
2022 $8,394
2023 $9,807

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Three Forks 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 60 Middle schoolsRanks 160th of 187 Middle schools
 22.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students187186
 0.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic618
 200%
Pacific Islander11
White177166
 6.2%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Three Forks 7-8

Three Forks 7-8 ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Montana middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 175 students attended Three Forks 7-8.

Students at Three Forks 7-8 are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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


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