DeSmet 6-8

39 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DeSmet School (District 20) is a small, public K-8 institution located on the outskirts of Missoula, Montana. Serving a tight-knit community, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which prioritizes individualized attention and a strong rapport between students, staff, and families. Because of its smaller enrollment size compared to larger urban districts in Missoula, DeSmet offers a personalized educational experience that focuses on core academics while fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

The school is deeply integrated into the local DeSmet area, emphasizing community involvement and a stable, consistent learning environment for its students. Their curriculum aligns with Montana state standards while maintaining a focus on foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. For families in the region, DeSmet provides a focused alternative to the city’s larger middle schools, emphasizing character development and student engagement in a setting where students are well-known by their teachers and peers.

Total Students

3.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeSmet 6-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
26 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
6 (15.4 %)
Two or More
3 (7.7 %)
American Indian
3 (7.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeSmet Elem
Phone:	(406)549-4994
Website:	http://desmetschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
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 6 12

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 13