Culbertson Junior High

Culbertson Elem
423 1st Avenue West
Culbertson, MT 59218
59 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Culbertson 7-8 is a public middle school located in the small rural community of Culbertson, Montana. As part of the Culbertson Public Schools district, the school serves students in the seventh and eighth grades, acting as a transitional bridge between the elementary years and the high school experience. The school is situated at 423 1st Avenue West, serving as a focal point for the local community and reflecting the close-knit, supportive environment typical of Montana’s smaller rural school districts.

The academic program at Culbertson 7-8 is designed to provide students with a foundational curriculum in core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies, while also fostering social and emotional development during these formative years. Because of its size, the school is able to maintain smaller class settings, allowing for more personalized attention from teachers. Beyond academics, students in this grade level typically participate in various extracurricular activities and sports, which are vital for building school spirit and community engagement within the town of Culbertson.
59
Total Students
4.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    41 (69.5 %)
  • American Indian
    14 (23.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.4 %)
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: Culbertson Elem
Phone: (406)787-6241
Website: http://culbertsonschool.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
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 6 24
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 24
Gender Ratio