Plains 7-8

Plains K-12
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
68 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Plains 7-8 is a middle school located in Plains, Montana, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Plains School District, the institution is committed to providing a structured academic environment that supports the transition between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a community-focused atmosphere characteristic of its rural setting in Sanders County.

Beyond academics, the school integrates into the broader Plains community through various extracurricular opportunities and local initiatives. Their official website serves as a primary hub for parents and students to access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district-wide policies. The school strives to prepare its students for future success by balancing rigorous coursework with the social and emotional development necessary for the middle school years.
68
Total Students
4.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    65 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.5 %)
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: Plains K-12
Phone: (406)826-8600
Website: http://plainsschools.net
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 30
Grade 8 38
Gender Ratio