WEST YELLOWSTONE 7-8

West Yellowstone 7-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the West Yellowstone K-12 school district, located in West Yellowstone, MT with about 40 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 3 teachers, West Yellowstone 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.

West Yellowstone 7-8 is a small, public middle school located in the town of West Yellowstone, Montana. Situated at the gateway to Yellowstone National Park, the school serves a unique student population that reflects the close-knit, rural nature of its surrounding community. As part of a smaller school district, it offers an intimate learning environment where students typically benefit from smaller class sizes and more personalized attention from educators, fostering a supportive atmosphere as students transition from elementary to high school.

The school’s location plays a significant role in its identity, often integrating the natural beauty and environmental significance of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem into its culture. Because of its proximity to a major national tourist destination, the school community is often characterized by a blend of long-term residents and families connected to the seasonal tourism industry. West Yellowstone 7-8 focuses on providing a foundational middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic demands of high school while emphasizing community values and the specific opportunities afforded by their distinct geographic setting.

For more information, contact West Yellowstone 7-8 at (406) 646-7617 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.