Frenchtown 6-8

Frenchtown K-12 Schools
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
330 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Frenchtown 7-8 is a public middle school located in Frenchtown, Montana, serving students in seventh and eighth grades as part of the Frenchtown School District. The school is situated on Frontage Road and serves as a vital transition point for students moving from elementary education to the high school level. With a focus on academic development and personal growth, the school aims to provide a supportive environment that prepares young adolescents for the rigors of secondary education through a variety of core subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Frenchtown, benefiting from the close-knit culture of the district. By emphasizing strong communication between staff, parents, and students, the school fosters a sense of community engagement and academic accountability. For those looking for official updates, district calendars, or information regarding school policies and athletics, the school maintains an active presence through its district website at http://www.ftsd.org.
330
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    279 (84.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Frenchtown K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)626-2650
Website: http://www.ftsd.org/page/overview-middle-school
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 112
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 6 110
Grade 7 108
Grade 8 112
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DeSmet 6-8
DeSmet Elem
Charter School 39 Students
6355 Padre Lane
Missoula, MT 59802 (9.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th