Middle Schools in Philipsburg K-12 Schools

The Philipsburg K-12 Schools district in Montana has only one middle school, Philipsburg 7-8. This small school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite its challenges, Philipsburg 7-8 has shown mixed academic performance, outperforming the district average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, but still falling below the state average in Mathematics.

Philipsburg 7-8 has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 85th out of 123 Montana middle schools in 2023-2024 to 94th out of 222 in 2024-2025. The school's small size, with only 24 students, may present both advantages and challenges, such as more personalized attention but potentially limited course offerings and extracurricular activities. Additionally, the school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $12,101, which is an important factor to consider when evaluating the resources available to support student learning.

Overall, the data suggests that Philipsburg 7-8 is a unique middle school within the Philipsburg K-12 Schools district, with a focus on addressing the needs of its low-income student population. While the school's academic performance is mixed, the district and school leaders may need to explore targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes, particularly in Mathematics, and ensure that the school's small size does not limit the educational opportunities available to its students.