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#339 of 603 schools in MT
Bigfork 7-8
Middle School · Bigfork Elem · Bigfork, MT
A Bigfork Elem middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 188, Bigfork, MT 59911
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bigfork 7-8 score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bigfork 7-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated776/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,846
Median home value
$608,000
Median rent
$1,158/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan River 6-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bigfork Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bigfork 7-8 is listed in Bigfork Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bigfork 7-8
Bigfork 7-8 is a public middle school in Bigfork, MT, part of Bigfork Elem, serving approximately 153 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bigfork 7-8
What grades does Bigfork 7-8 serve?
Bigfork 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bigfork 7-8?
Bigfork 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bigfork 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Bigfork 7-8 is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bigfork 7-8 rank in MT?
Bigfork 7-8 ranks #339 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Bigfork 7-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Bigfork 7-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bigfork 7-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bigfork 7-8 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bigfork 7-8 a charter school?
No, Bigfork 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bigfork 7-8 a Title I school?
No, Bigfork 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bigfork 7-8?
29.4% of students at Bigfork 7-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Flathead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (406) 837-7412
- Area population (ZIP 59911)
- 9,316
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 54.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59911; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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