Thompson Falls 7-8

Thompson Falls Elem
306 Haley
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
68 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Thompson Falls 7-8 is a public middle school located in Thompson Falls, Montana, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Thompson Falls School District, the school acts as a transitional bridge between the elementary level and the high school, focusing on the unique academic and social-emotional development needs of early adolescents. The school is situated in a small, tight-knit community, which allows for a close relationship between the staff, students, and local families.

Academically, the school provides a standard core curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school, while also offering opportunities for extracurricular involvement. Because it serves a smaller rural population, the school typically fosters a supportive environment where teachers are able to provide more individualized attention. The facility on Haley Street serves as a central hub for the town's middle-level education, emphasizing community values and the development of foundational skills necessary for student success in later years.
68
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    63 (92.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (4.4%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.9%)
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: Thompson Falls Elem
Phone: (406)827-3593
Website: http://www.thompsonfalls.net
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 33
Grade 8 35
Gender Ratio