Middle Schools in Hysham K-12 Schools

The Hysham K-12 Schools district in Montana contains a single middle school, Hysham 7-8, which serves grades 7 and 8. Despite having a relatively high student-teacher ratio, Hysham 7-8 has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling well below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 32nd out of 147 Montana middle schools in 2008-2009 to 181st out of 222 in 2024-2025.

With only 11 students enrolled, Hysham 7-8 is an extremely small middle school, which may present unique challenges in terms of staffing, resources, and the ability to offer a diverse range of educational opportunities. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantage, as indicated by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's relatively poor academic performance, Hysham 7-8 spends a significant amount per student, which raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the factors contributing to the high spending.

Overall, the data suggests that Hysham K-12 Schools is facing challenges in providing a high-quality education to its middle school students. The small size and economic disadvantage of the student population, combined with the declining academic performance and high spending, indicate that the district may need to implement targeted strategies to improve the educational outcomes for students at Hysham 7-8.