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Bigfork 7-8 vs. Bissell 7-8

Should you attend Bigfork 7-8 or Bissell 7-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Bigfork 7-8
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bissell 7-8
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Bigfork 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 153 students in grades 7-8, Bigfork 7-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 18 students in grades 7-8, Bissell 7-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
153 students
18 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bigfork 7-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bissell 7-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
44% | 56%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bigfork 7-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bissell 7-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
2 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bigfork 7-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bissell 7-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bigfork 7-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bigfork Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bissell 7-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#229 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
#252 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bigfork 7-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bissell 7-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
40-59%
(Top 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bigfork 7-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bigfork Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bissell 7-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bigfork 7-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bigfork Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bissell 7-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bigfork 7-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bissell 7-8 by grade.
Grade 7 Students
77
10
Grade 8 Students
76
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bigfork 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bigfork Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bissell 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bigfork 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bigfork Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bigfork 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bigfork Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bissell 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bigfork 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bigfork Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% White
92%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bigfork 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bigfork Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bissell 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bigfork 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bigfork Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bissell 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bigfork 7-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bigfork Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bissell 7-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bigfork 7-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bigfork Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bissell 7-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bigfork 7-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bigfork Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bissell 7-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Olney-Bissell Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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