PLAINS 7-8

Plains 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Plains K-12 school district, located in Plains, MT with about 82 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 4 teachers, Plains 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Plains 7-8 is a middle school located in Plains, Montana, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Plains School District, the institution is committed to providing a structured academic environment that supports the transition between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a community-focused atmosphere characteristic of its rural setting in Sanders County.

Beyond academics, the school integrates into the broader Plains community through various extracurricular opportunities and local initiatives. Their official website serves as a primary hub for parents and students to access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district-wide policies. The school strives to prepare its students for future success by balancing rigorous coursework with the social and emotional development necessary for the middle school years.

For more information, contact Plains 7-8 at (406) 826-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
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PLAINS 7-8 is a public Title I school in Plains, MT with about 82 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
Changed Boundary/Agency
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Plains K-12
Total Students:
82
Teachers:
4
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
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 82 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINS 7-8 is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.4%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%

Female
41.5%
Male
58.5%

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.