Lone Rock Middle School

1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870

65 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lone Rock Middle School, located in Stevensville, Montana, serves as a focal point for the rural community of the Bitterroot Valley. As part of the Lone Rock School District—a single-school K-8 district—the institution is known for maintaining a close-knit, small-town atmosphere. Its location on Three Mile Creek Road places it in a scenic, semi-rural setting, which often influences the school’s commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic fundamentals and character development.

Because the district serves a smaller student population compared to urban counterparts, Lone Rock Middle School typically benefits from smaller class sizes and a high degree of teacher-student engagement. The school is generally recognized for its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, blending traditional core curriculum with opportunities for extracurricular growth. For families in the Stevensville area, the school is valued for its stability, community integration, and the personalized attention afforded by its localized district structure.

Total Students

5.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lone Rock Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
56 (86.2 %)
Hispanic
6 (9.2 %)
Two or More
2 (3.1 %)
Black
1 (1.5 %)

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:	Lone Rock Elem
Phone:	(406)777-3314
Website:	http://lonerockschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 24

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 18