Florence-Carlton 6-8

www.florencecarlton.org

180 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Florence-Carlton 7-8 is a middle school located in Florence, Montana, situated within the scenic Bitterroot Valley. Serving students in seventh and eighth grades, the school functions as a key component of the Florence-Carlton School District. The institution is recognized for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, typical of rural Montana schools, where educators prioritize both academic development and the social-emotional well-being of early adolescents as they transition toward high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth, Florence-Carlton 7-8 aims to prepare its pupils for the rigors of the high school environment while encouraging them to engage with the local community. Its location on Old Highway 93 places it at the heart of the town, serving as a central hub for students residing throughout the surrounding Florence area.

180

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence-Carlton 6-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	9
Asian	2
Two or More	6

White
163 (90.6%)
Hispanic
9 (5.0%)
Two or More
6 (3.3%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)

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:	Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls
Phone:	(406)273-0587
Website:	http://www.florencecarlton.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 63

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 62