Summary:
The 59735 zip code in Montana is home to a single middle school, Harrison 6-8, which serves grades 6-8. While the school previously performed well, ranking 19th out of 190 Montana middle schools in 2021-2022 and earning a 5-star rating, its performance has since declined significantly, dropping to 106th out of 123 middle schools in 2023-2024 and 149th out of 222 in 2024-2025, with its rating decreasing to 1 star and then improving slightly to 2 stars.
Harrison 6-8 has a very small student population of just 16 students, and its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.5%), Mathematics (31.25%), and Science (0%) all fall below the state averages for 2024-2025. Additionally, 37.5% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the small student population, the school spends $14,182 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1.
The data suggests that while Harrison 6-8 may have previously provided a high-quality education, it is now facing significant challenges in maintaining academic performance and meeting the needs of its student population. The school's declining rankings and test scores, as well as the economic disadvantages faced by its students, indicate that targeted interventions and strategies may be necessary to improve outcomes and ensure all students receive a well-rounded education.
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