Summary:
The city of Forsyth, Montana is home to a single middle school, Forsyth 7-8, which serves grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 33 students. While the school was previously ranked 75 out of 187 middle schools in the state in the 2022-2023 school year, its performance has since declined, with a current ranking of 187 out of 222 middle schools in Montana for the 2024-2025 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Forsyth 7-8 is underperforming, with student proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all well below the state average. Only 17.24% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.09% statewide, and 22.58% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 36.77% statewide. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 36.36%, suggesting a population with significant economic challenges.
Despite the small size of Forsyth 7-8, with a student-teacher ratio of 7.8, the school's performance has declined in recent years, and it is currently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of these issues and develop strategies to improve the school's academic performance and overall standing within the Forsyth Elementary district.
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