Summary:
The Ryegate 7-8 middle school is the sole middle school serving the Ryegate K-12 Schools district in Montana. With only 08 students enrolled, Ryegate 7-8 is a very small school that faces unique challenges and opportunities.
Academically, Ryegate 7-8 is underperforming, with student proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.33%), Mathematics (22.22%), and Science (16.67%) falling well below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past two years, placing 174th out of 222 Montana middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and 110th out of 123 in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the district's high spending of $21,854 per student, which is significantly more than the state average, the school's academic performance remains a concern.
The small size of Ryegate 7-8 is reflected in its low student-teacher ratio of 4.6 to 1, suggesting a highly personalized learning environment. However, this has not translated into strong academic outcomes for the students. The lack of free/reduced lunch data makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic status of the student population and how that may be impacting the school's performance. Overall, the data indicates that Ryegate 7-8 is a struggling middle school that requires further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student learning and outcomes.
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