Philipsburg 7-8

Philipsburg K-12 Schools
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
25 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Philipsburg 7-8 is a small, public middle school located in the town of Philipsburg, Montana. Serving students in seventh and eighth grades, the school is part of the Philipsburg K-12 School District and functions as a focal point for the local community’s adolescent education. Because of its rural setting, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment, prioritizing individualized attention and a supportive atmosphere that bridges the transition between elementary and high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Philipsburg School District, which focuses on academic excellence, character development, and student engagement within a mountain-town context. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Philipsburg 7-8 is able to offer a focused curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education. For families and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school activities and local educational initiatives.
25
Total Students
3.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    23 (92.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.0 %)
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: Philipsburg K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)859-3232
Website: http://www.philipsburgschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 24
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 11
Grade 8 14
Gender Ratio