MARION 7-8

Marion 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Marion Elem school district, located in Marion, MT with about 24 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, Marion 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Marion 7-8 is a small, rural public middle school located in Marion, Montana. Serving students in the seventh and eighth grades, the school functions as part of the Marion School District, focusing on providing a foundational education in a close-knit community setting. Because of its location in a smaller unincorporated area of Flathead County, the school typically emphasizes personalized instruction and maintains strong connections with local families.

The school is known for its quiet, community-oriented environment, reflecting the rural character of the surrounding Marion area. As an upper-elementary/middle school transition point, the facility focuses on preparing students for the academic and social demands of high school. While it maintains a smaller student body, it provides the essential core curriculum mandated by the state of Montana, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape as an extension of the classroom experience.

For more information, contact Marion 7-8 at (406) 854-2333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.