Chinook 7-8

Chinook Elem
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
57 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Based on the information for Chinook 7-8, located at 528 Ohio in Chinook, Montana, here is a summary of the school:

Chinook 7-8 serves as the dedicated middle school division of the Chinook Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the community, the school acts as a vital bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic and social-emotional development of early adolescents. The school is committed to providing a structured yet supportive environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a sense of community responsibility and academic curiosity.

As part of a small-town school district, Chinook 7-8 emphasizes a close-knit culture where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to students. The school curriculum aligns with state standards, balancing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with opportunities for extracurricular growth. By maintaining a focus on both character building and academic achievement, the school aims to help students transition successfully into their teenage years and eventually into their high school careers.
57
Total Students
3.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    48 (84.2 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (10.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (5.3 %)
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: Chinook Elem
Phone: (406)357-2237
Website: http://www.chinookschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 22
Grade 8 35
Gender Ratio