TOWNSEND 7-8
Townsend 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Townsend K-12 Schools school district, located in Townsend, MT with about 104 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 8 teachers, Townsend 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Townsend 7-8 is a middle school located in Townsend, Montana, serving students in the seventh and eighth grades. As part of the Townsend School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of early adolescence. The school serves as a bridge between elementary education and the transition into high school, focusing on core subjects while preparing students for the increased demands of secondary curriculum.
The school utilizes its official district website to maintain communication with families and the community, offering access to school calendars, faculty contacts, and policy information. Located on North Spruce Street, the school is central to the Townsend community and plays a significant role in the local educational landscape. Its mission typically aligns with broader district goals to provide a supportive, inclusive, and effective learning environment that empowers students to succeed as they advance through their formative school years.
For more information, contact Townsend 7-8 at (406) 441-3431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Townsend, MT 59644-2215
(406) 441-3431
TOWNSEND 7-8 is a public Title I school in Townsend, MT with about 104 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Townsend K-12 Schools
- Total Students:
- 104
- Teachers:
- 8.42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 104 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TOWNSEND 7-8 is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 41.3%
- Male
- 58.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.