Somers Middle School

www.somersdist29.org/1/Home

253 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Somers Middle School is a community-focused educational institution located in Somers, Montana. Situated in the Flathead Valley, the school serves as a central hub for the local district, providing a foundational learning environment for students transitioning between elementary and high school levels. As part of the Somers School District #29, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a balanced curriculum tailored to the needs of its middle-school-aged population.

The school emphasizes a close-knit, supportive atmosphere, leveraging its small-town location to maintain strong connections between faculty, students, and families. By maintaining an active online presence through their district website, the administration ensures that parents and community members remain informed about school events, academic policies, and district resources. Overall, Somers Middle School serves as a vital component of the local educational system, dedicated to preparing students for future success within the context of their specific rural community.

253

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somers Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	4
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

White
242 (95.7 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.6 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Somers Elem
Phone:	(406)857-3661
Website:	http://www.somersdist29.org/1/Home
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 59

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 72