THOMPSON FALLS 7-8
Thompson Falls 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Thompson Falls Elem school district, located in Thompson Falls, MT with about 65 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 6 teachers, Thompson Falls 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Thompson Falls 7-8 is a public middle school located in Thompson Falls, Montana, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Thompson Falls School District, the school acts as a transitional bridge between the elementary level and the high school, focusing on the unique academic and social-emotional development needs of early adolescents. The school is situated in a small, tight-knit community, which allows for a close relationship between the staff, students, and local families.
Academically, the school provides a standard core curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school, while also offering opportunities for extracurricular involvement. Because it serves a smaller rural population, the school typically fosters a supportive environment where teachers are able to provide more individualized attention. The facility on Haley Street serves as a central hub for the town's middle-level education, emphasizing community values and the development of foundational skills necessary for student success in later years.
For more information, contact Thompson Falls 7-8 at (406) 827-3593 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-3593
THOMPSON FALLS 7-8 is a public Title I school in Thompson Falls, MT with about 65 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Thompson Falls Elem
- Total Students:
- 65
- Teachers:
- 6.06
- 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 65 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMPSON FALLS 7-8 is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- Two or more races
- 9.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.6%
- Female
- 36.9%
- Male
- 63.1%
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.