Anaconda Jr High School

Anaconda Elem
515 Main Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
176 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Anaconda Junior High School, located at 219 E Third Street in Anaconda, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community’s middle-grade students. As part of the Anaconda School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the junior high years. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

The school is deeply rooted in the historic and tight-knit community of Anaconda. By leveraging its location in a region known for its rich industrial history and scenic mountain backdrop, the junior high provides a distinct sense of place for its students. Through its staff and academic programs, Anaconda Junior High strives to promote student success and school spirit, ensuring that local youth receive the support and resources necessary to thrive before advancing to the high school level.
176
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    160 (90.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Anaconda Elem
Phone: (406)563-6361
Website: http://www.anacondaschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 148
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 7 86
Grade 8 90
Gender Ratio