BELFRY 7-8

Belfry 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Belfry K-12 Schools school district, located in Belfry, MT with about 14 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, Belfry 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Belfry 7-8 is a small, rural public middle school located in the town of Belfry, Montana. Serving students in seventh and eighth grades, the school operates as part of the Belfry School District, which is known for its close-knit, community-focused environment. Due to the remote nature of the region, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and the local community.

The school is housed at 200 Wisconsin in Belfry, serving as a critical educational hub for families in this sparsely populated area of Carbon County. Like many schools in rural Montana, Belfry 7-8 focuses on foundational academic instruction while providing students with the benefits of a low student-to-teacher ratio. This setting allows for a supportive atmosphere where students can transition from elementary education toward high school readiness within a stable, small-town environment.

For more information, contact Belfry 7-8 at (406) 664-3319 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.