Sunburst 7 - 8

Sunburst K-12 Schools
220 1st St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
17 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Sunburst School (serving grades 7–8) is located in the small, rural community of Sunburst, Montana, situated near the U.S.-Canada border. As part of the Sunburst School District, the middle school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of a tight-knit, small-town population. The school environment emphasizes community involvement and personal connection, leveraging its size to foster a supportive atmosphere where students transition from elementary education toward their high school years.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience despite its remote location. By utilizing resources shared through the district’s website, the school maintains communication with families and ensures that students have access to the necessary curriculum and administrative support. As a central hub for the youth of Sunburst, the school plays a vital role in the social and educational fabric of the local community, preparing its middle schoolers for the challenges of the secondary level.
17
Total Students
2.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
152.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    15 (88.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (5.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (5.9 %)
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: Sunburst K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)937-2816
Website: http://www.sunburstschools.net
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
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 9
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio