Summary:
The city of Harrison, Montana is home to a single middle school, Harrison 6-8, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 16 students. This small, rural school has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 19th out of 190 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 106th out of 123 in 2023-2024.
Harrison 6-8's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.5%), Mathematics (31.25%), and Science (0%) for the 2024-2025 school year were all below the state averages. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (37.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with relatively low socioeconomic status. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.3, the school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $14,182, which is relatively high compared to other schools in the state.
The data suggests that Harrison K-12 Schools is facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance and meeting state standards at the middle school level. The small size of the school and the socioeconomic factors of the student population may be contributing to these challenges, and further investigation into the school's strategies and resource allocation could provide valuable insights to improve student outcomes.
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