Middle Schools in Broadus Elementary

The Broadus 7-8 middle school is the sole middle school serving grades 7-8 within the Broadus Elementary district in Montana. With an enrollment of just 24 students, this small school faces some unique challenges and opportunities compared to larger middle schools in the state.

Academically, Broadus 7-8 has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the broader Broadus Elementary district and the state of Montana as a whole. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 29.17% in ELA, 20.83% in Math, and 22.22% in Science, significantly trailing the performance of its elementary counterpart and the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 64th out of 123 Montana middle schools to 178th out of 222.

Despite its small size, Broadus 7-8 maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.2, which could allow for more personalized instruction. However, the school's overall performance and quality, as measured by its SchoolDigger rating, has been inconsistent, ranging from 1 to 2 stars out of 5 over the past few years. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the academic performance gap and the school's instability could provide valuable insights to support improvement efforts and better serve the middle school students in the Broadus Elementary district.