Eureka Middle School 5-8

Eureka Elem
335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
236 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Eureka Middle School, located at 335 6th St E in Eureka, Montana, serves students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Lincoln County School District, the middle school is closely integrated with the broader educational community in Eureka, which is reflected in its shared web presence with the local high school. The school focuses on providing a structured academic transition for students as they progress from elementary school toward high school readiness.

The school benefits from its setting in a close-knit, rural Montana community, emphasizing a supportive environment for adolescent development. While the middle school maintains its own identity, its association with the district's high school website suggests a coordinated approach to curriculum and student transitions across the secondary education spectrum. Families and community members can utilize the district's online portal to stay informed about school calendars, academic expectations, and district-wide resources.
236
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
107.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    207 (87.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.7 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    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: Eureka Elem
Phone: (406)297-5600
Website: http://www.lchigh.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 239
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 5 52
Grade 6 62
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 64
Gender Ratio