Dillon Middle School

Dillon Elem
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
257 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
257
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    223 (86.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Dillon Elem
Phone: (406)683-2368
Website: http://ms.dillonschools.org/#
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 83
Grade 7 92
Grade 8 82
Gender Ratio