At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
20
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
80%+23.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Overview
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 is a public school in Hamilton, Montana. The school enrolls 20 students.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular School
CityHamilton
ZIP99840
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301326001150
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment20
White85.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
85.0%
Hispanic
10.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
5.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.