Manhattan 6-8

Manhattan School
416 North Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741
189 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Manhattan 7-8, located at 416 North Broadway in Manhattan, Montana, serves as the dedicated middle school campus for the Manhattan School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment tailored specifically to the developmental needs of students in seventh and eighth grades. By focusing on this critical transition period between elementary and high school, the institution aims to build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to develop essential study habits and critical thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Manhattan 7-8 emphasizes character development and community involvement, striving to prepare students for the expectations of Manhattan High School and beyond. The school leverages its small-town setting to cultivate a close-knit culture where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to each student. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a focus on collaborative learning, the school encourages pupils to explore their interests, engage with their peers, and participate actively in the vibrant Manhattan school community.
189
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    175 (92.6%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Manhattan School
Phone: (406)284-3250
Website: http://mt01000571.schoolwires.net/domain/89
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 49
Grade 7 67
Grade 8 73
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Belgrade Middle School
Belgrade Elem
Charter School 978 Students
410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th