Townsend 7-8

Townsend K-12 Schools
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
122 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Townsend 7-8 is a middle school located in Townsend, Montana, serving students in the seventh and eighth grades. As part of the Townsend School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of early adolescence. The school serves as a bridge between elementary education and the transition into high school, focusing on core subjects while preparing students for the increased demands of secondary curriculum.

The school utilizes its official district website to maintain communication with families and the community, offering access to school calendars, faculty contacts, and policy information. Located on North Spruce Street, the school is central to the Townsend community and plays a significant role in the local educational landscape. Its mission typically aligns with broader district goals to provide a supportive, inclusive, and effective learning environment that empowers students to succeed as they advance through their formative school years.
122
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    107 (87.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Townsend K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)441-3431
Website: http://www.townsend.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 56
Grade 8 66
Gender Ratio