Wibaux 7-8

Wibaux 7-8 is a small public middle school in Wibaux, Montana, serving just 18 students in grades 7-8. As part of the Wibaux K-12 Schools district, this rural school has a unique set of characteristics that set it apart from many other middle schools in the state.

One of the school's most notable features is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.9 to 8 students per teacher over the past few years. This is significantly lower than the typical student-teacher ratio in Montana middle schools. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in some subjects exceeding the state average, while in others, it has underperformed. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated over the years, indicating potential changes in the socioeconomic status of the student population.

Despite its small size, Wibaux 7-8 spends significantly more per student than the state average, likely due to the need to maintain a low student-teacher ratio. The school's performance on standardized tests has also been inconsistent, with the school ranking as high as 1st out of 156 Montana middle schools in one year and as low as 153rd out of 190 in another. This suggests that factors beyond just the school itself, such as changes in the student population or teaching staff, may be influencing the school's academic outcomes.