CHESTER-JOPLIN-INVERNESS 7-8

Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chester-Joplin-Inverness El school district, located in Chester, MT with about 18 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Chester-Joplin-Inverness (CJI) 7-8 is a middle school located in Chester, Montana, serving students in the 7th and 8th grades. As part of a consolidated school district that draws from the surrounding rural communities of Chester, Joplin, and Inverness, the school plays a central role in the local educational landscape. The facility is situated on School Street and operates with a focus on providing foundational academic preparation as students transition from elementary education toward high school.

The school is characterized by its small-town environment, which typically allows for smaller class sizes and a close-knit community atmosphere. By serving a regional area, CJI 7-8 aims to provide a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while maintaining the close student-teacher relationships often found in Montana's rural school systems. The school functions as a critical bridge in the local district, preparing students for the academic and social expectations they will face at Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School.

For more information, contact Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8 at (406) 759-5108 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.