Darby 7-8
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(406) 821-3252
Darby 7-8 serves 51 students in grades 7-8.
Darby 7-8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Darby 7-8's student population of 51 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 51 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
Darby 7-8 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Darby 7-8 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #675 out of 718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 94% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Darby K-12 Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Darby 7-8 is Darby High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hamilton Middle School (15.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Darby School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Darby Darby High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 104 students10
0.0 miles
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252 0 9-12 104 - Darby Darby School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 165 students10
0.0 miles
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643 0 PK-6 165 - Hamilton Daly School Math: 44% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 415 students10
14.7 miles
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122 14.7 2-5 415 - Hamilton Hamilton Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 359 students10
15.0 miles
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121 15 6-8 359 - Hamilton Washington School Grades: PK-1 | 236 students
15.2 miles
225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144 15.2 PK-1 236
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