TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BELCOURT 7 school district, located in Belcourt, ND with about 383 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Belcourt, North Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. As part of the Belcourt Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering academic growth while honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of its students. The facility, situated on Braves Blvd, provides a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle schoolers, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the unique identity of the tribal community.
The school places a significant focus on student development, aiming to prepare its youth for future academic challenges in a supportive and culturally responsive atmosphere. By leveraging its website and community ties, the school maintains communication with families to encourage parental involvement and student success. As a key institution in the region, TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to empower its students, known as the "Braves," through a blend of academic instruction and community-centered values.
For more information, contact TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (701) 477-6471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Belcourt, ND 58316
(701) 477-6471
http://www.belcourt.k12.nd.us
TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Belcourt, ND with about 383 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- BELCOURT 7
- Total Students:
- 383
- Teachers:
- 39
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 383 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 99.7%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.