Manhattan 6-8

Located at 416 North Broadway, in Manhattan, Montana, Manhattan 6-8 is a reasonably sized middle school that serves 189 students (grades 6 through 8), overseen by Manhattan School. That puts it 36% bigger than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 139 students.

Within Manhattan School, which oversees 2 schools and 448 students, Manhattan 6-8 is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Manhattan 6-8 shows that nearly all students (93%) are White. Other groups include 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. Compared to Gallatin County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.8:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Manhattan 6-8 higher than the state norm the norm. Around 30% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, Gallatin County reports that median household income runs about $93,528, roughly 54% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Gallatin County runs 48 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,170 students), of which Manhattan 6-8 is one.

The closest other public school is Manhattan Elem, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 54%: 123 students in 2018 compared to 189 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 15.4:1 in 2018 to 16.8:1 today.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.