Lame Deer 7-8

Lame Deer Elem
South Highway 39
Lame Deer, MT 59043
89 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Lame Deer 7-8 is a public middle school located in Lame Deer, Montana, situated on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. As a vital component of the local educational landscape, the school serves students in the 7th and 8th grades, focusing on bridging the transition between primary elementary education and high school. The school operates within a unique cultural context, emphasizing the importance of community and the preservation of Northern Cheyenne heritage alongside core academic standards.

Like many schools in rural Montana, Lame Deer 7-8 works to address the specific needs of its student population by fostering a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational requirements while often incorporating place-based learning that reflects the history and values of the Northern Cheyenne people. By providing a dedicated space for early adolescents, the school aims to promote student engagement, personal growth, and academic preparedness in a setting that respects and honors the local community’s identity.
89
Total Students
6.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    87 (97.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lame Deer Elem
Phone: (406)477-8900
Website: http://www.lamedeerschools.org/page/jr-high-and-
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
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 38
Grade 8 51
Gender Ratio