Summary:
The Philipsburg K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. While the district as a whole faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, there are some standout schools within the district.
The Philipsburg 7-8 Middle School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (47.83%) and Science (50%) compared to the district and state averages. It also has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 6.5, indicating smaller class sizes. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has improved from 123rd out of 187 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 94th out of 222 in 2024-2025, a positive trend. Meanwhile, Granite High School ranked 30th out of 114 Montana high schools in 2021-2022, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its math proficiency rate of 33.33% is higher than the state average of 31.25%.
Despite the district's overall lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.33%), Mathematics (21.43%), and Science (36.84%) compared to the state averages, the standout performance of Philipsburg 7-8 Middle School and Granite High School suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement and best practices that could be replicated across the Philipsburg K-12 Schools district. The relatively low student-teacher ratios at these schools may contribute to their stronger academic outcomes, and further analysis and targeted interventions could help address the district's challenges and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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