Big Sandy 7-8

Big Sandy K-12
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
29 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Big Sandy 7-8 is a public middle school located in the small, rural community of Big Sandy, Montana. Serving students in grades seven and eight, the school operates as part of the Big Sandy School District. Because of its location in a tight-knit agricultural town, the school emphasizes a close community atmosphere where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and strong relationships between students and faculty.

The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between elementary learning and high school preparedness. While the curriculum focuses on core academic subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts, the school also works to integrate extracurricular opportunities that reflect the values of the surrounding community. By maintaining a focus on both academic growth and character development, Big Sandy 7-8 strives to foster a supportive environment that prepares its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
29
Total Students
2.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    24 (82.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (10.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (6.9 %)
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: Big Sandy K-12
Phone: (406)378-2502
Website: http://www.bigsandy.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 17
Grade 8 12
Gender Ratio