Ben Steele Middle School

www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/middl

747 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ben Steele Middle School, located in Billings, Montana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Billings Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive environment tailored to the unique transitionary needs of middle schoolers. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to explore elective opportunities, arts, and extracurricular activities that promote a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Ben Steele Middle School places a strong focus on building a positive school culture characterized by community involvement and student accountability. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in high school and beyond by focusing on critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and personal responsibility. With a focus on both academic achievement and character growth, the school strives to provide a safe, engaging, and challenging atmosphere for all members of its student body.

747

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Steele Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	630
Hispanic	33
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	45
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
630 (84.3 %)
Two or More
45 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
33 (4.4 %)
American Indian
23 (3.1 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Billings Elem
Phone:	(406)601-1600
Website:	http://www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/middl
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 268

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 243