LaMotte 6-8

19 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

LaMotte School, located in the scenic Bear Canyon area of Bozeman, Montana, is a distinctive K-8 public school that operates as a small, rural district. Known for its intimate learning environment, the school serves a tight-knit community and emphasizes a personalized approach to education. Because of its size, LaMotte fosters a close-knit atmosphere where students, teachers, and parents work collaboratively, allowing for individualized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships that are often harder to achieve in larger district settings.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while taking advantage of its unique location at the edge of the Gallatin National Forest. Beyond core academics, LaMotte places a high value on character development and community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, safe, and enriching environment that prepares students for the transition to high school in the broader Bozeman area. For families seeking a traditional, small-school experience with a focus on student well-being and academic growth, LaMotte offers a tranquil and focused educational setting.

Total Students

2.7

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LaMotte 6-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	19

White
19 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LaMotte Elem
Phone:	(406)586-2838
Website:	http://lamotteschool.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 6