Absarokee 6-8

Absarokee Elem
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
43 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Absarokee 6-8 is a public middle school located in the small, rural community of Absarokee, Montana. As part of the Absarokee Elementary District, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8, providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from the small-town atmosphere that characterizes the Stillwater County region, where personalized attention and close-knit relationships between staff and students are prioritized.

Academically, Absarokee 6-8 focuses on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment designed to help early adolescents navigate a pivotal stage in their development. Because of its size, the school often offers a tight-knit campus culture where students have consistent access to teachers and extracurricular opportunities. For families in the Absarokee area, the school serves as a central hub for community engagement and local education, maintaining a commitment to preparing students for the academic challenges they will face upon transitioning to the local high school.
43
Total Students
4.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    40 (93.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Absarokee Elem
Phone: (406)328-4583
Website: http://hgunderson6.wixsite.com/absarokee-schools
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio