Fort Benton 7-8

Fort Benton Elem
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
44 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Benton 7-8, located in the historic town of Fort Benton, Montana, serves as a vital educational institution for students in the middle school grades. As part of the Fort Benton Public Schools district, the school provides a focused academic environment designed to support the transition from elementary to high school. By operating within a smaller community setting, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, fostering close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding Fort Benton families.

The school’s curriculum is structured to challenge students through core academic subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote personal growth and school spirit. By leveraging its position in Montana’s "Birthplace of the State," the school integrates local history and community values into its broader educational mission. Through its commitment to excellence and student success, Fort Benton 7-8 strives to prepare its youth for the rigors of high school and the responsibilities of adulthood within a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
44
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    38 (86.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.3%)
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: Fort Benton Elem
Phone: (406)622-3213
Website: http://www.fortbentonschools.com/hs--ms.html
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 7 20
Grade 8 24
Gender Ratio