Harlem 7-8

Harlem Elem
610 1st Ave SE
Harlem, MT 59526
100 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Harlem 7-8, located in Harlem, Montana, is a middle school serving students in the 7th and 8th grades. As part of the Harlem School District, the institution operates within a rural community setting, focusing on the transitional academic and social needs of early adolescents. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the unique cultural identity of the surrounding region.

The school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to build essential skills in core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a connection to the broader Harlem K-12 school system, Harlem 7-8 aims to provide continuity for its students, encouraging both academic growth and personal development. For families seeking more specific information regarding extracurricular activities, staff directories, or district-wide policies, the official school website serves as the primary resource for updates and community engagement.
100
Total Students
9.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    96 (96.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.0 %)
  • White
    1 (1.0 %)
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: Harlem Elem
Phone: (406)353-2287
Website: http://harlem-hs.k12.mt.us/jr-sr-high-school
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 104
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 40
Grade 8 60
Gender Ratio