Big Timber 7-8

Big Timber 7-8 is a public middle school located in Big Timber, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 69 students. The school is part of the Big Timber Elementary District, which is ranked 98 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Big Timber 7-8 consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for Math, English Language Arts (ELA), and Science across multiple years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 58.21% in ELA, 67.16% in Math, and 48.57% in Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance has been steadily improving, with its statewide ranking rising from 80 out of 159 middle schools in 2012-2013 to 20 out of 222 in 2024-2025, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 16 students per teacher over the past three school years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While the data provided does not include information about other nearby middle schools, the comparison to the performance of Big Timber 7-8 is noteworthy. The middle school consistently outperforms its feeder elementary school in all subject areas, indicating a successful transition and continuity of academic excellence. This consistent high performance, even during the challenging years of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place.