Richey 7-8

Richey Elem
202 Royal Avenue
Richey, MT 59259
10 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Richey 7-8 is a small, rural public school located in Richey, Montana. Serving students in the seventh and eighth grades, the school functions as a foundational bridge between elementary education and high school, operating as part of the Richey Public School District. Given the geographic context of eastern Montana, the school plays a vital role in its small community by providing personalized instruction and fostering a close-knit learning environment for its middle-school-aged students.

Because of its modest size, Richey 7-8 is able to maintain a focused academic atmosphere that emphasizes core curriculum and local community values. The school’s digital presence at www.richey.k12.mt.us serves as a hub for district information, providing resources for families, announcements regarding school activities, and transparency regarding academic policies. Overall, the school reflects the characteristics of Montana’s rural education system, where limited enrollment often allows for stronger teacher-student relationships and a dedicated commitment to student success within a tight-knit community.
10
Total Students
2.8
Full-Time Teachers
3.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    9 (90.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (10.0 %)
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: Richey Elem
Phone: (406)773-5680
Website: http://www.richey.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 10
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 3
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 6
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio