Townsend 7-8

As a modestly sized junior high in Townsend, Montana, Townsend 7-8 serves 114 students from grades 7 through 8, part of Townsend K-12 Schools.

Townsend K-12 Schools comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 733 students; Townsend 7-8 is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Townsend 7-8 reports that nearly all students (89%) are White; the rest consists of 6% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. Compared to Broadwater County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Townsend 7-8 higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 39% of students at Townsend 7-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, census data for Broadwater County shows the typical household earns roughly $70,374 per year, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Townsend 7-8 is one of 3 public schools in Broadwater County (combined enrollment of about 733 students).

Nearest neighbor: Cecelia Hazelton School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Townsend 7-8 operates from a rural location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Townsend 7-8 has expanded 10%, going from 104 students in 2018 to 114 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 12.3:1 in 2018 to 15.1:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.