Bissell 7-8

5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937

www.olneybissellschool.com

16 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Bissell School, located at 5955 Farm to Market Road in Whitefish, Montana, serves as a specialized public educational facility for students in grades 7 and 8. Operating as part of the Whitefish School District, the school is designed to provide an alternative learning environment that focuses on personalized instruction, small class sizes, and a supportive atmosphere. It is particularly noted for its commitment to students who may benefit from a more flexible, hands-on, or individualized approach to education compared to a traditional middle school setting.

The school’s location in the scenic Whitefish area allows it to incorporate elements of the surrounding community and environment into its programming. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Bissell 7-8 emphasizes strong mentor-student relationships and social-emotional growth alongside core academic requirements. Overall, the school plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure that all students have access to a path toward academic success and high school readiness, regardless of the unique challenges or learning styles they may present.

Total Students

2.6

Full-Time Teachers

6.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bissell 7-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
11 (68.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (12.5 %)
Two or More
2 (12.5 %)
American Indian
1 (6.2 %)

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:	Olney-Bissell Elem
Phone:	(406)862-2828
Website:	http://www.olneybissellschool.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
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 6

Grade 8 10