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Redwater 7-8

Summary:

Redwater 7-8 is a public middle school located in Circle, MT, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 36 students. This high-performing school stands out for its strong academic achievement, low student-teacher ratio, and unique racial composition compared to the state average.

Redwater 7-8 has consistently outperformed the state in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science, with 50%, 52.78%, and 36.84% proficiency rates respectively in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's statewide ranking of 55th out of 187 Montana middle schools and 4-star rating from SchoolDigger further demonstrate its academic excellence. Interestingly, the school's nearby counterpart, Redwater School, which serves grades 4-6, has even higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (72.73%) and Reading (66.67%), suggesting the district's elementary students may be contributing to the middle school's success.

Another notable aspect of Redwater 7-8 is its racial makeup, with 97.22% white students, significantly higher than the state average. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, it has maintained a relatively high position, likely due to factors such as its low student-teacher ratio of 13.7 and the Circle Elementary School District's investment of $12,052 per student, which is higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1105 F Avenue
       Circle, MT  59215

(406) 485-2140

District: Circle Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,364 Help


Students who attend Redwater 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Circle High School

Feeder schools for Redwater 7-8:

Elementary:    Bo Peep School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  36

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.2%
Hispanic:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Redwater 7-8 ranks better than 70.6% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Redwater 7-8 is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redwater 7-8 is $15,364.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Redwater 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Redwater 7-8 55th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Redwater 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Circle Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Circle Elementary 62nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Redwater 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.26 122nd 171 28.7%
2005 54.84 84th 164 48.8%
2006 38.77 114th 146 21.9%
2007 41.30 109th 147 25.9%
2008 59.79 57th 149 61.7%
2009 45.41 103rd 147 29.9%
2011 59.47 74th 161 54.0%
2012 63.81 58th 156 62.8%
2013 54.03 90th 159 43.4%
2021 78.61 32nd 200 84.0%
2022 53.34 98th 190 48.4%
2023 66.99 55th 187 70.6%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Redwater 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1992 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1993 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1994 50 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 51
1995 48 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 50
1996 48 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 50
1997 47 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1998 41 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1999 44 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 46
2000 39 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 41
2001 33 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 35
2002 34 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2003 34 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2004 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2005 37 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 39
2006 41 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 44
2007 52 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2008 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2009 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2010 42 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2011 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2012 38 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 42
2013 35 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 41
2014 31 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 34
2015 22 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 24
2016 28 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 31
2017 35 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 38
2018 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 34
2019 31 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 33
2020 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 33
2021 33 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 36
2022 35 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 38
2023 35 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Redwater 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 60 4.1 14.6 6.7
1992 64 4.4 14.5 14.1
1993 64 4.1 15.6 14.1
1994 51 3.7 13.8 13.7
1995 50 3.7 13.5 14
1996 50 3.7 13.5 14
1997 48 3.1 15.5 20.8
1998 42 1.3 32.3 14.3
1999 46 3.9 11.8 19.6
2000 41 3.4 12.1 24.4
2001 35 3.3 10.6 11.4
2002 37 3.3 11.2 24.3
2003 37 3.3 11.2 24.3
2004 35 3.3 10.6 37.1
2005 39 3.2 12.2 30.8
2006 44 3.8 11.6 29.5
2007 53 4.0 13.3 32.1
2008 45 3.5 12.9 33.3
2009 37 3.2 11.6 29.7
2010 43 3.2 13.4 34.9
2011 35 2.2 15.2 28.6
2012 42 2.4 17.0 31
2013 41 2.2 18.3 24.4
2014 34 3.0 11.2 32.4
2015 24 2.0 12.0 33.3
2016 31 2.0 15.5 32.3
2017 38 2.7 13.6 44.7
2018 34 3.3 10.2 38.2
2019 33 3.0 11.0 30.3
2020 33 3.1 10.6 39.4
2021 36 3.2 11.0 n/a
2022 38 2.6 14.3 n/a
2023 36 2.6 13.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Redwater 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 60 4.1 14.6 6.7
1992 64 4.4 14.5 14.1
1993 64 4.1 15.6 14.1
1994 51 3.7 13.8 13.7
1995 50 3.7 13.5 14
1996 50 3.7 13.5 14
1997 48 3.1 15.5 20.8
1998 42 1.3 32.3 14.3
1999 46 3.9 11.8 19.6
2000 41 3.4 12.1 24.4
2001 35 3.3 10.6 11.4
2002 37 3.3 11.2 24.3
2003 37 3.3 11.2 24.3
2004 35 3.3 10.6 37.1
2005 39 3.2 12.2 30.8
2006 44 3.8 11.6 29.5
2007 53 4.0 13.3 32.1
2008 45 3.5 12.9 33.3
2009 37 3.2 11.6 29.7
2010 43 3.2 13.4 34.9
2011 35 2.2 15.2 28.6
2012 42 2.4 17.0 31
2013 41 2.2 18.3 24.4
2014 34 3.0 11.2 32.4
2015 24 2.0 12.0 33.3
2016 31 2.0 15.5 32.3
2017 38 2.7 13.6 44.7
2018 34 3.3 10.2 38.2
2019 33 3.0 11.0 30.3
2020 33 3.1 10.6 39.4
2021 36 3.2 11.0 n/a
2022 38 2.6 14.3 n/a
2023 36 2.6 13.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Redwater 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,052
2021 $13,467
2022 $13,564
2023 $15,364

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Redwater 7-8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3336
 9.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White3135
 12.9%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Redwater 7-8

Students at Redwater 7-8 are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

Redwater 7-8 ranks 55th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 36 students attended Redwater 7-8.

Students who attend Redwater 7-8 usually go on to attend Circle High School


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