Summary:
The Hot Springs K-12 school district in Montana has only one middle school, Hot Springs 7-8, which serves grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 26 students.
While Hot Springs 7-8 has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 81st out of 190 Montana middle schools in 2021-2022 to 167th out of 222 in 2024-2025, the school has performed better in Science than the state average, with 42.86% of students proficient or better compared to 38.16% statewide. However, the school's performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics is below the state average, with only 30.43% and 13.04% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%.
The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.69% in 2024-2025, suggests that Hot Springs 7-8 may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite the higher per-student spending of $13,727 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is above the state average, the school's academic performance remains a concern and may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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