Bridger 7-8 Middle School serves 32 students in grades 7-8.
Bridger 7-8 Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridger 7-8 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bridger 7-8 Middle School's student population of 32 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridger 7-8 Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bridger 7-8 Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridger 7-8 Middle School's ranking?
Bridger 7-8 Middle School is ranked #73 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Bridger 7-8 Middle School?
32 students attend Bridger 7-8 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bridger 7-8 Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridger 7-8 Middle School?
Bridger 7-8 Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridger 7-8 Middle School offer ?
Bridger 7-8 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bridger 7-8 Middle School part of?
Bridger 7-8 Middle School is part of Bridger K-12 Schools School District.
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