DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dillon Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Dillon Elem school district, located in Dillon, MT with about 232 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Dillon Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dillon Middle School, located in Dillon, Montana, serves as a key educational institution within the Dillon Elementary School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental transition between elementary and high school, providing a curriculum tailored to the academic and social needs of students in the early adolescent years. The school is situated in the heart of Beaverhead County, a community known for its strong connection to the local ranching and agricultural industries, as well as its proximity to the University of Montana Western.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to encourage student growth. By leveraging its position within a close-knit, rural community, Dillon Middle School aims to prepare its students for future academic success at the secondary level. For parents and community members, the district provides ongoing communication and administrative updates through their official website, ensuring transparency regarding school policies, events, and student resources.

For more information, contact Dillon Middle School at (406) 683-2368 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
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DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dillon, MT with about 232 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Dillon Elem
Total Students:
232
Teachers:
15.63
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 232 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.6%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.