Bridger 7-8 Middle School

106 North 4th Street
Bridger, MT 59014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
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
Most improved public schools

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
9%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
88%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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