Townsend 7-8

Townsend 7-8 is a public middle school located in Townsend, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school is part of the Townsend K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 87 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Townsend 7-8 consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across multiple years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 58.88% proficiency in ELA, 48.6% in Mathematics, and 45.61% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school's performance has been relatively stable, with its statewide ranking ranging from 12th to 79th out of middle schools in Montana over the past decade. Additionally, Townsend 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 15.2 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average and likely contributes to the school's strong academic performance.

Despite the school's academic success, Townsend 7-8 faces some challenges. The school has a significant proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.47% to 40.34% over the past three school years, suggesting that the school community faces socioeconomic challenges. This highlights the importance of targeted support and resources to ensure that all students have equal opportunities for academic success, regardless of their socioeconomic background.