Browning Middle School

Browning Elem
900 S. Piegan
Browning, MT 59417
402 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Browning Middle School, located at 900 S. Piegan in Browning, Montana, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community and the Blackfeet Nation. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and cultural identity, providing a learning environment that supports students during their formative middle school years. As part of the Browning Public Schools district, the institution is committed to equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for success in high school and beyond, while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities found in a rural, reservation-based setting.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Browning Middle School places a significant emphasis on student development and community engagement. By integrating local heritage and values into the school experience, the administration and faculty aim to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered and connected to their roots. The school remains focused on bridging educational gaps and providing consistent support services to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and personally within the Browning community.
402
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    391 (97.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.2 %)
  • White
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Browning Elem
Phone: (406)338-2725
Website: http://www.bps.k12.mt.us/our_schools/browning_mi
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 368
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 135
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 136
Gender Ratio