Barbara Gilligan 7-8

Barbara Gilligan 7-8 is a small public middle school in Brockton, Montana, serving 17 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Brockton Elementary School District, which is ranked 311 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Barbara Gilligan 7-8 has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Montana, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly below the state averages. The school's academic performance has ranged from 122 out of 123 schools in 2023-2024 to 202 out of 222 schools in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its student population. With a relatively high student-teacher ratio, the school may struggle to provide individualized attention and support to its students.

Interestingly, the nearby Culbertson Junior High and Poplar 7-8 also perform below the state average, but they have higher rankings and better overall performance compared to Barbara Gilligan 7-8. This suggests that the challenges faced by Barbara Gilligan 7-8 may be more pronounced than those of its neighbors. Despite the school's high spending per student, at $18,043 for the 2018-2019 school year, the persistent low performance over the past decade raises concerns about the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its students and the need for targeted interventions or support.