Plentywood 7-8

Plentywood K-12 Schools
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
50 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Plentywood 7-8 is a middle school located in the small, rural community of Plentywood, Montana. As part of the Plentywood School District, the school serves students in grades 7 and 8, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school operates with a commitment to academic development and personal growth, leveraging the close-knit atmosphere of a small town to provide a supportive learning environment for its students.

Given its location in northeastern Montana, the school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing traditional values and practical education. Students at Plentywood 7-8 typically benefit from smaller class sizes, which allow for more individualized attention from staff. The school aims to prepare young adolescents for their transition into Plentywood High School by fostering both core academic skills and the social-emotional development necessary for their continued success in the district.
50
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    43 (86.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (10.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.0 %)
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: Plentywood K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)765-1803
Website: http://www.plentywood.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 20
Gender Ratio