Ophir 7-8
98 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ophir 7-8 is a specialized middle school campus located in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, serving as part of the Big Sky School District (BSSD #72). Situated along Gallatin Road, the school focuses on the academic and developmental needs of students in the seventh and eighth grades. By operating as a dedicated middle school environment, the institution aims to bridge the gap between primary education and high school, providing a focused curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary learning while maintaining the tight-knit community feel characteristic of the Gallatin Canyon region.
The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Big Sky School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, small class sizes, and a strong connection to the local environment. Because the school is part of a district known for leveraging its unique geographic location, students at Ophir 7-8 often participate in programming that integrates the surrounding Montana landscape into their learning experience. For families looking for more detailed information on district policies, faculty contacts, or specific school calendar events, the district maintains a comprehensive digital presence at their official website, http://www.bssd72.org.
The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Big Sky School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, small class sizes, and a strong connection to the local environment. Because the school is part of a district known for leveraging its unique geographic location, students at Ophir 7-8 often participate in programming that integrates the surrounding Montana landscape into their learning experience. For families looking for more detailed information on district policies, faculty contacts, or specific school calendar events, the district maintains a comprehensive digital presence at their official website, http://www.bssd72.org.
98
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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White88 (89.8 %)
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Hispanic7 (7.1 %)
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Two or More3 (3.1 %)
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: | Big Sky School K-12 |
| Phone: | (406)995-4281 |
| Website: | http://www.bssd72.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 98 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 2 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
23
Grade 7
41
Grade 8
34
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 23 |
| Grade 7 | 41 |
| Grade 8 | 34 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 35 | 35.7% |
| Male | 63 | 64.3% |