Big Sandy 7-8

Big Sandy 7-8 is a public middle school in Big Sandy, Montana, serving 28 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Big Sandy K-12 District, which is ranked 213 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Big Sandy 7-8 has consistently outperformed the overall district and the state of Montana in terms of the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 41.38% of Big Sandy 7-8 students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 36.14% for the district and 43.09% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Compared to the nearby Rocky Boy 7-8 and Box Elder 7-8 schools, Big Sandy 7-8 has significantly higher test scores, with only 8.7% and 9.68% of students at those schools proficient or better in ELA, respectively. However, Big Sandy 7-8's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond just test scores may influence the school's performance. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate a need for additional support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by students from low-income families.