WHITEFISH MIDDLE 5-8
Whitefish Middle 5-8 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Whitefish Elem school district, located in Whitefish, MT with about 563 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, Whitefish Middle 5-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Whitefish Middle School, located at 600 East Second Street in Whitefish, Montana, serves students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Whitefish School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging educational environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering social-emotional growth, preparing students for the transition to the high school level.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement. By leveraging its location in the vibrant Whitefish community, the school aims to instill a sense of responsibility and local pride in its students. Families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and academic calendar by visiting their official website at http://wfps.k12.mt.us.
For more information, contact Whitefish Middle 5-8 at (406) 862-8650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
http://wfps.k12.mt.us
WHITEFISH MIDDLE 5-8 is a public Title I school in Whitefish, MT with about 563 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Whitefish Elem
- Total Students:
- 563
- Teachers:
- 33.29
- 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 targeted assistance 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 563 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITEFISH MIDDLE 5-8 is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.