North Middle School

Great Falls Elem
2601 8th Street NE
Great Falls, MT 59404
724 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
North Middle School, located at 2601 8th Street NE in Great Falls, Montana, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Great Falls Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core subjects and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, North Middle School places a strong focus on building a supportive community culture. Through initiatives that encourage student engagement, leadership, and personal responsibility, the staff works to create a safe and inclusive space where students feel valued. The school’s presence in the Great Falls area reflects a commitment to public service and educational excellence, striving to empower its students to become active, informed, and successful members of their community.
724
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    559 (77.2 %)
  • Two or More
    65 (9.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    46 (6.4 %)
  • American Indian
    39 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Great Falls Elem
Phone: (406)268-6525
Website: http://northgfps.weebly.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 276
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60

* 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 7 342
Grade 8 382
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Middle School
Great Falls Elem
Charter School 788 Students
4040 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59405 (3.2 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th