Lodge Grass 7-8

Lodge Grass Elem
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
85 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Lodge Grass 7-8 is a middle school located in the town of Lodge Grass, Montana, situated within the heart of the Crow Indian Reservation. As part of the Lodge Grass Public Schools district, the institution plays a vital role in the local community by providing education to students in the seventh and eighth grades. The school is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Crow Tribe, and its programming often reflects a commitment to serving a predominantly Native American student population, focusing on both academic development and the preservation of tribal identity.

The school operates with a mission to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for the transition to high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and addressing the specific needs of its rural, reservation-based community, Lodge Grass 7-8 strives to overcome geographic and socioeconomic challenges to help its students achieve academic success. The school remains a central pillar for families in the area, emphasizing a sense of community pride and engagement as students navigate these formative middle school years.
85
Total Students
4.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    82 (96.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.4 %)
  • White
    1 (1.2 %)
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: Lodge Grass Elem
Phone: (406)639-2385
Website: http://www.lodgegrass.k12.mt.us/high-school-jr-hi
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
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 39
Grade 8 46
Gender Ratio