St Ignatius Middle School

St Ignatius K-12 Schools
76 3rd Avenue
St Ignatius, MT 59865
110 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
St. Ignatius Middle School, located at 76 3rd Avenue in St. Ignatius, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Mission Valley. As part of the St. Ignatius School District, the middle school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects while encouraging social and emotional development during the pivotal middle school years.

Deeply integrated into the local community, the school benefits from its unique setting within the Flathead Indian Reservation. The district often highlights the importance of cultural heritage and inclusivity, aiming to provide students with a sense of identity and belonging. Through a combination of traditional classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and community engagement, St. Ignatius Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking, character, and academic success for its diverse student body.
110
Total Students
9.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
116.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    61 (55.5 %)
  • White
    34 (30.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (5.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.8 %)
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: St Ignatius K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)745-3811
Website: http://web.stignatiusschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
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 41
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 38
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charlo 6-8
Charlo Elem
Charter School 62 Students
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824 (9.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th