Deer Park 6-8

2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

deerpark.k12.mt.us

63 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Deer Park 7-8 is a small, public middle school located in the rural community of Columbia Falls, Montana. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is part of the Deer Park School District (District 2), which is known for its intimate, community-focused educational environment. Because of its smaller size, the school is able to offer a more personalized approach to instruction, fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Montana state education standards while preparing students for the transition to high school. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside the unique needs of early adolescents, Deer Park 7-8 aims to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages both academic growth and social development. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic calendars, or current board policies can find detailed information on their official website at http://deerpark.k12.mt.us.

Total Students

4.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Park 6-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	1
Black	1
American Indian	1

White
60 (95.2 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (1.6 %)

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:	Deer Park Elem
Phone:	(406)892-5388
Website:	http://deerpark.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 19

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 25