Darby 7-8

Darby K-12 Schools
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
50 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Darby 7-8 is a middle school division located within the Darby School District in Darby, Montana. Situated at 209 School Drive, the school serves the local community by focusing on the unique educational and developmental needs of students in the seventh and eighth grades. As part of a smaller, rural school district, the institution emphasizes a supportive environment that aims to bridge the transition between elementary learning and high school readiness.

The school operates under the broader umbrella of the Darby School District, which is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program for its students. While specific details regarding daily curriculum or extracurricular activities are best explored through their official website at http://www.darby.k12.mt.us, the school generally focuses on fostering student growth, academic achievement, and community involvement in the scenic Bitterroot Valley.
50
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    46 (92.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.0 %)
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: Darby K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)821-3252
Website: http://www.darby.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 23
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio