Dodson 7-8

Dodson K-12
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
16 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Dodson 7-8 is a small public middle school located in the rural community of Dodson, Montana. Part of the Dodson K-12 School District, the school serves a modest student population, reflecting the close-knit and isolated nature of the surrounding Hi-Line region. Because of its small size, the school is able to offer a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention from staff, fostering a tight community atmosphere that is typical of rural Montana education.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, prioritizing core academic subjects while often integrating local cultural values. As a K-12 district hub, Dodson 7-8 plays a central role in the lives of local families, acting as a focal point for both academic development and community extracurricular engagement. Despite its remote location, the school remains committed to providing essential educational resources to the youth of Phillips County, bridging the gap between primary schooling and the final years of secondary education.
16
Total Students
3.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    10 (62.5 %)
  • White
    5 (31.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (6.2 %)
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: Dodson K-12
Phone: (406)383-4362
Website: http://dodson.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 16
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 7 9
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio