Ryegate 7-8

Ryegate K-12 Schools
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
4 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Ryegate 7-8 is a small, public middle school located in the rural community of Ryegate, Montana. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school operates as part of the Ryegate School District, which is known for its intimate, close-knit educational environment characteristic of Montana’s smaller rural districts. Because of its limited student population, the school is able to offer a personalized learning experience where teachers and staff can closely monitor student progress and foster strong relationships within the local community.

The school functions as a foundational bridge between elementary education and high school, emphasizing core academic standards while utilizing the advantages of a small-town setting. Being located in a quiet, agricultural area, Ryegate 7-8 provides a focused atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. It is an integral part of the local infrastructure, ensuring that students in this remote region have access to local public education before they transition to larger or secondary school settings.
4
Total Students
1.2
Full-Time Teachers
3.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    4 (100.0 %)
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: Ryegate K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)568-2215
Website: http://www.ryegateschool.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 4
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 3
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio