School Overview
Monforton School, located on the western edge of Bozeman, Montana, serves as a central hub for the growing Monforton community. As a K-8 institution, it emphasizes a small-town, community-focused educational environment while navigating the rapid population growth of the Gallatin Valley. The 7th and 8th-grade program is designed to bridge the transition between elementary learning and high school readiness, typically focusing on developing critical thinking, collaborative skills, and academic independence through a middle school model.

Situated in a scenic, semi-rural setting, the school is known for its strong community involvement and a culture that prioritizes personalized student attention. Because the district serves as a feeder for the Bozeman high schools, the middle school curriculum is carefully structured to prepare students for the academic rigor of secondary education. With its unique location—blending proximity to Bozeman’s urban resources with a distinct, close-knit identity—Monforton 7-8 provides a balanced learning experience that values both traditional academic achievement and the unique character of its evolving rural-suburban neighborhood.
242
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monforton 6-8
Demographic Student Count
White214
Hispanic15
Asian2
Two or More7
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    214 (88.4%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Monforton Elem
Phone: (406)586-1557
Website: http://monfortonschool.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Grade 6 95
Grade 7 59
Grade 8 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Monforton 6-8
Grade Student Count
Grade 695
Grade 759
Grade 888
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Monforton 6-8
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12250.4%
Male12049.6%