OPHIR 7-8

Ophir 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Big Sky School K-12 school district, located in Gallatin Gateway, MT with about 89 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 6 teachers, Ophir 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Ophir 7-8 is a specialized middle school campus located in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, serving as part of the Big Sky School District (BSSD #72). Situated along Gallatin Road, the school focuses on the academic and developmental needs of students in the seventh and eighth grades. By operating as a dedicated middle school environment, the institution aims to bridge the gap between primary education and high school, providing a focused curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary learning while maintaining the tight-knit community feel characteristic of the Gallatin Canyon region.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Big Sky School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, small class sizes, and a strong connection to the local environment. Because the school is part of a district known for leveraging its unique geographic location, students at Ophir 7-8 often participate in programming that integrates the surrounding Montana landscape into their learning experience. For families looking for more detailed information on district policies, faculty contacts, or specific school calendar events, the district maintains a comprehensive digital presence at their official website, http://www.bssd72.org.

For more information, contact Ophir 7-8 at (406) 995-4281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.