Poplar 7-8

Poplar Elem
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
140 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Poplar 7–8, located in Poplar, Montana, serves as a crucial middle-level educational hub within the Poplar School District. Situated on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, the school plays a significant role in the local community, focusing on the academic and personal development of students during their transitional adolescent years. By providing a structured environment for seventh and eighth graders, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Poplar Public Schools, which is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that respects the cultural heritage of the area while preparing students for future success. Like many schools in the region, Poplar 7–8 emphasizes core academic subjects alongside efforts to improve student engagement and graduation readiness. For families and community members, the school serves as a central point for educational resources, extracurricular activities, and communication regarding district-wide initiatives.
140
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    136 (97.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.4 %)
  • White
    1 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Poplar Elem
Phone: (406)768-6730
Website: http://poplarms.wixsite.com/poplarmiddleschool
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
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 65
Grade 8 75
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Poplar 5-6 School
Poplar Elem
Charter School 123 Students
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255 (0.0 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th