Big Timber 7-8

Big Timber Elem
5th and Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
75 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Based on public records and educational directory information for the Big Timber 7-8 school located at 5th and Anderson in Big Timber, Montana, here is a summary of the institution:

Big Timber 7-8 is a middle school serving students in the seventh and eighth grades within the Sweet Grass County High School District and the Big Timber Elementary District. As a localized community school, it serves as a critical bridge between elementary education and the transition to high school. The school is situated in a rural, close-knit community setting, prioritizing foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for the rigors of secondary education.

Because of its specific grade configuration, the school functions as a focused environment for pre-adolescents, allowing for a curriculum tailored to middle-school-aged students. Being part of the Big Timber educational system, the school benefits from a small-town atmosphere where community involvement and teacher-student relationships are highly emphasized. The facility at 5th and Anderson acts as a central hub for district activities, providing students with a consistent learning environment as they complete their final two years of primary/middle schooling before advancing to the regional high school.
75
Total Students
4.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    70 (93.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Big Timber Elem
Phone: (406)932-5939
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 40
Grade 8 35
Gender Ratio