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Trout Creek 7-8

Summary:

Trout Creek 7-8 is a small public middle school located in Trout Creek, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of only 15 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school has faced some challenges, including consistently lower test scores compared to the state average and the nearby Noxon 7-8 school, as well as a declining statewide ranking over the past decade.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($14,810 in 2018-2019) than Noxon Elementary, which spends $11,085 per student, Trout Creek 7-8 has not seen improved academic performance. In fact, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics and reading on the Montana state tests are consistently lower than the state average and the nearby Trout Creek Elementary school. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the 7.9:1 ratio at Noxon 7-8.

One interesting finding is the shifting racial demographics at Trout Creek 7-8, with a higher percentage of white students (80%) in the most recent year compared to previous years (54.55% in 2021-2022 and 64.29% in 2020-2021). This could be an important trend to monitor and investigate further. Overall, the analysis suggests that Trout Creek 7-8 may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies employed at the higher-performing Noxon 7-8 school in order to improve its own academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 4 School Lane
       Trout Creek, MT  59874

(406) 827-3629

District: Trout Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,525 Help


Students who attend Trout Creek 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Noxon High School

Feeder schools for Trout Creek 7-8:

Elementary:    Trout Creek School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.0 Help
Number of students:  7

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Two or more races:
28.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Trout Creek 7-8 ranks worse than 84% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), two or more races (28.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trout Creek 7-8 is 7. (See more...)
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Compare Trout Creek 7-8 employs 1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trout Creek 7-8 is $19,525.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Trout Creek 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Trout Creek 7-8 157th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Trout Creek 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Trout Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Trout Creek Elementary 234th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Trout Creek 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.51 92nd 164 43.9%
2009 58.91 69th 147 53.1%
2021 37.16 137th 200 31.5%
2022 13.46 168th 190 11.6%
2023 18.95 157th 187 16.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Trout Creek 7-8 Test Scores
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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Trout Creek 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 17 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
1998 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1999 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2000 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2001 25 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2002 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2003 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2004 17 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2005 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2006 16 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
2007 9 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 11
2008 17 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 18
2009 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2010 8 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 9
2011 10 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 13
2012 9 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 11
2013 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 11
2014 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
2015 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
2016 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
2017 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7
2018 8 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 11
2019 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
2020 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9
2021 9 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 14
2022 6 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 11
2023 12 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 15
2024 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 7

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 Trout Creek 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 17 1.0 17.0 58.8
1998 20 1.0 20.0 35
1999 24 2.6 9.2 62.5
2000 26 2.4 10.8 46.2
2001 26 2.5 10.4 61.5
2002 15 2.5 6.0 46.7
2003 15 2.5 6.0 46.7
2004 17 1.5 11.3 70.6
2005 19 1.4 13.6 63.2
2006 17 2.0 8.5 41.2
2007 11 1.9 5.8 27.3
2008 18 1.9 9.5 83.3
2009 15 1.4 10.7 73.3
2010 9 1.3 6.8 66.7
2011 13 1.1 10.9 76.9
2012 11 1.2 9.1 72.7
2013 11 1.7 6.4 72.7
2014 9 1.6 5.3 66.7
2015 7 2.0 3.5 100
2016 5 1.0 5.0 n/a
2017 7 1.2 5.6 n/a
2018 11 1.8 5.8 100
2019 9 0.7 12.0 44.4
2020 9 1.0 8.3 66.7
2021 14 1.8 7.6 n/a
2022 11 1.2 8.8 n/a
2023 15 1.0 15.0 n/a
2024 7 1.0 7.0 n/a

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 Trout Creek 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 17 1.0 17.0 58.8
1998 20 1.0 20.0 35
1999 24 2.6 9.2 62.5
2000 26 2.4 10.8 46.2
2001 26 2.5 10.4 61.5
2002 15 2.5 6.0 46.7
2003 15 2.5 6.0 46.7
2004 17 1.5 11.3 70.6
2005 19 1.4 13.6 63.2
2006 17 2.0 8.5 41.2
2007 11 1.9 5.8 27.3
2008 18 1.9 9.5 83.3
2009 15 1.4 10.7 73.3
2010 9 1.3 6.8 66.7
2011 13 1.1 10.9 76.9
2012 11 1.2 9.1 72.7
2013 11 1.7 6.4 72.7
2014 9 1.6 5.3 66.7
2015 7 2.0 3.5 100
2016 5 1.0 5.0 n/a
2017 7 1.2 5.6 n/a
2018 11 1.8 5.8 100
2019 9 0.7 12.0 44.4
2020 9 1.0 8.3 66.7
2021 14 1.8 7.6 n/a
2022 11 1.2 8.8 n/a
2023 15 1.0 15.0 n/a
2024 7 1.0 7.0 n/a

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 Trout Creek 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,810
2021 $23,650
2022 $16,322
2023 $19,525

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Trout Creek 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 Students915
 66.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White912
 33.3%
Two or More Races02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trout Creek 7-8

Students who attend Trout Creek 7-8 usually go on to attend Noxon High School

Trout Creek 7-8 ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Montana middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 7 students attended Trout Creek 7-8.

Students at Trout Creek 7-8 are 71% White, 29% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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