Polson Middle School

Polson Elem
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
524 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Polson Middle School, located in Polson, Montana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Flathead Indian Reservation area. As part of the Polson School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the social, emotional, and academic development of students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of middle-school-aged children, fostering both intellectual growth and personal responsibility.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Polson Middle School promotes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs that encourage student engagement. By leveraging its location in the beautiful Flathead Valley, the school works to integrate community values and local culture into its educational framework. The school maintains a commitment to preparing its students for future success in the Polson High School environment and beyond, striving to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and academic achievement.
524
Total Students
33.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    317 (60.5 %)
  • American Indian
    180 (34.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Polson Elem
Phone: (406)883-6335
Website: http://www.polson.k12.mt.us/polson-middle-school
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 256
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 5 106
Grade 6 114
Grade 7 133
Grade 8 171
Gender Ratio