Summary:
The city of Brockton, Montana has 3 public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Barbara Gilligan School (elementary), Brockton High School, and Barbara Gilligan 7-8 (middle school). These schools are part of the Brockton Elementary and Brockton High School districts. Overall, the schools in Brockton appear to be struggling academically, with significantly lower test scores and statewide rankings compared to the state averages.
The elementary and middle schools have particularly low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, falling well below the state averages. The high school also has low proficiency rates in these areas. In terms of statewide rankings, the schools have fluctuated between the bottom quarter to the bottom half of Montana schools, with the middle school receiving a 0-star rating and the high school a 1-star rating in the most recent year. All three schools have a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the relatively high spending per student ($18,043) at the elementary and middle schools, and low student-teacher ratios, the academic performance of the schools remains poor. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the students in Brockton. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of these challenges and develop strategies to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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