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.
98
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ophir 7-8
Demographic Student Count
White88
Hispanic7
Two or More3
  • White
    88 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ophir 7-8
Grade Student Count
Grade 623
Grade 741
Grade 834
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ophir 7-8
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3535.7%
Male6364.3%