Summary:
The city of Willow Creek, Montana is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools serve a small community, they exhibit a range of performance and characteristics that are worth noting.
The standout school in Willow Creek is Willow Creek 7-8, the middle school, which ranks 29th out of 123 middle schools in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school outperforms the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency on state tests, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.8. In contrast, Willow Creek High School has an extremely small enrollment of only 7 students, yet spends significantly more per student ($46,547) compared to the elementary and middle schools ($12,255). The high school also has an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 2.3.
Across the district, there are signs of declining enrollment, with the elementary school having 34 students, the middle school 12 students, and the high school just 7 students. Additionally, there are notable differences in free and reduced lunch rates, with the elementary school at 8.82% and the middle school at 25%, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities within the district. Overall, the Willow Creek school system presents a mix of high-performing and unique small-school challenges, with the Willow Creek Elementary and Willow Creek High School districts offering distinct educational experiences for students in the community.
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