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Darby 7-8 Middle School (Closed 2023)

209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
Darby 7-8 Middle School serves 89 students in grades 7-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (MT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Darby 7-8 Middle School?
89 students attend Darby 7-8 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Darby 7-8 Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Darby 7-8 Middle School?
Darby 7-8 Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Darby 7-8 Middle School offer ?
Darby 7-8 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Darby 7-8 Middle School part of?
Darby 7-8 Middle School is part of Darby K-12 Schools.

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