Monforton 6-8
218 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Monforton School, located on the western edge of Bozeman, Montana, serves as a central hub for the growing Monforton community. As a K-8 institution, it emphasizes a small-town, community-focused educational environment while navigating the rapid population growth of the Gallatin Valley. The 7th and 8th-grade program is designed to bridge the transition between elementary learning and high school readiness, typically focusing on developing critical thinking, collaborative skills, and academic independence through a middle school model.
Situated in a scenic, semi-rural setting, the school is known for its strong community involvement and a culture that prioritizes personalized student attention. Because the district serves as a feeder for the Bozeman high schools, the middle school curriculum is carefully structured to prepare students for the academic rigor of secondary education. With its unique location—blending proximity to Bozeman’s urban resources with a distinct, close-knit identity—Monforton 7-8 provides a balanced learning experience that values both traditional academic achievement and the unique character of its evolving rural-suburban neighborhood.
Situated in a scenic, semi-rural setting, the school is known for its strong community involvement and a culture that prioritizes personalized student attention. Because the district serves as a feeder for the Bozeman high schools, the middle school curriculum is carefully structured to prepare students for the academic rigor of secondary education. With its unique location—blending proximity to Bozeman’s urban resources with a distinct, close-knit identity—Monforton 7-8 provides a balanced learning experience that values both traditional academic achievement and the unique character of its evolving rural-suburban neighborhood.
218
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 198 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White198 (90.8 %)
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Hispanic12 (5.5 %)
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Two or More5 (2.3 %)
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American Indian2 (0.9 %)
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Asian1 (0.5 %)
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: | Monforton Elem |
| Phone: | (406)586-1557 |
| Website: | http://monfortonschool.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 218 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 38 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 16 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
86
Grade 7
62
Grade 8
70
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 86 |
| Grade 7 | 62 |
| Grade 8 | 70 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 114 | 52.3% |
| Male | 104 | 47.7% |
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