What grades does Bigfork 7-8 serve?

Bigfork 7-8 operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Bigfork area.

Where is Bigfork 7-8 located?

Bigfork 7-8 is a rural school in Bigfork, MT.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bigfork 7-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Bigfork 7-8 is 17:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Bigfork, MT?

Schools in Bigfork include Bigfork 7-8 and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Bigfork area.

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Bigfork 7-8 — School Calendar 2026-27

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Bigfork, MT 59911

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Mon

Teacher Work DayStaff Day

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Aug

Mon

Teacher Work DayStaff Day

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Aug

Tue

Teacher In-Service DaysStaff Day

Aug

Tue

Teacher In-Service DaysStaff Day

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

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School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

153

Student:Teacher

17:1

Locale

Rural

District

Bigfork Elem

Econ. Disadvantaged

29.4%

Phone

(406)837-7412

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

70-74%

Math Proficiency

35-39%

Chronic Absenteeism

10.2%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

152

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

8.3

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Psychologists

0.050000001

Nurses

0.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,189

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,692

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,511

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 34%Local 53%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$625,129

+0.0% 1yr+51.6% 5yr

Kalispell, MT metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.3%

Below 150% poverty line

3.1%

Unemployment rate

8.8%

Uninsured residents

4.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

43%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

20 (30%)

Speech/Language Impairment

17 (26%)

Other Health Impairment

12 (18%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

236

Current enrollment

Growing(+80% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Teacher Work Day

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Teacher Work Day

Staff Day

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Teacher In-Service Days

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	No School	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	No School	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	MEA Convention / No School	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	MEA Convention / No School	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Teacher Work Day (Parent Teacher Conference) No school for students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Teacher Work Day (Parent Teacher Conference) No school for students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	End of 1st Quarter	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	End of 1st Quarter	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	End of 1st Trimester	Event	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	End of 1st Trimester	Event	—
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	End of 1st Semester	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	End of 1st Semester	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 2nd Trimester	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 2nd Trimester	Event	—
Sun, Mar 21, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Sun, Mar 21, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Sun, May 30, 2027	No School	Event	—
Sun, May 30, 2027	No School	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	High School Graduation 11:00 AM	Event	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	High School Graduation 11:00 AM	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	8th Grade Graduation 6:00 PM	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	8th Grade Graduation 6:00 PM	Event	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Early Dismissal - Last Day of School Students released at 1:30 PM	half_day	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Last Day of School Early release at 1:30 PM	Event	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Early Dismissal - Last Day of School Students released at 1:30 PM	half_day	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Teacher Work Day / No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Teacher Work Day / No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Make up Snow Day (if needed)	Event	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Make up Snow Day (if needed)	Event	—