Bigfork 6-8

www.bigforkschools.org/our-schools/middle

236 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bigfork 7-8 is a public middle school located in the scenic community of Bigfork, Montana. Situated on Commerce Street, the school serves as a key component of the Bigfork School District, focusing on the transitional academic and social needs of students in seventh and eighth grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and preparation for the challenges of high school education.

As part of a smaller school district, Bigfork 7-8 places a strong emphasis on community involvement and personalized instruction. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By maintaining close ties to the broader Bigfork community, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.

236

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bigfork 6-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	4

White
216 (91.5%)
Hispanic
12 (5.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bigfork Elem
Phone:	(406)837-7412
Website:	http://www.bigforkschools.org/our-schools/middle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 77