Whitefish Middle 5-8

600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937

whs.wsd44.org

657 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Whitefish Middle School, located at 600 East Second Street in Whitefish, Montana, serves students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Whitefish School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging educational environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering social-emotional growth, preparing students for the transition to the high school level.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement. By leveraging its location in the vibrant Whitefish community, the school aims to instill a sense of responsibility and local pride in its students. Families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and academic calendar by visiting their official website at http://wfps.k12.mt.us.

657

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitefish Middle 5-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	586
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
586 (89.2%)
Hispanic
37 (5.6%)
Two or More
26 (4.0%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Whitefish Elem
Phone:	(406)862-8650
Website:	http://whs.wsd44.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 5 154

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 166

Grade 8 181