Hot Springs 7-8

Hot Springs K-12
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
22 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Hot Springs 7-8, located at 301 Broadway in Hot Springs, Montana, serves as a dedicated middle school environment for students in the seventh and eighth grades. As part of the Hot Springs School District, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, providing a specialized academic setting tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. The facility is situated in the heart of the community, reflecting the small-town atmosphere typical of the region while striving to offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of secondary education.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Hot Springs community, emphasizing a supportive environment where students can engage in both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Hot Springs 7-8 fosters a personalized learning experience that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social development. As a vital hub for the area’s youth, the school plays a central role in the district’s mission to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community upon graduation.
22
Total Students
3.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    14 (63.6 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (27.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (9.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hot Springs K-12
Phone: (406)741-2962
Website: http://www.hssdmt.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 9
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio