Ben Steele Middle School

www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/middl

740 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ben Steele Middle School, located in Billings, Montana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Billings Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive environment tailored to the unique transitionary needs of middle schoolers. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to explore elective opportunities, arts, and extracurricular activities that promote a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond the classroom, Ben Steele Middle School places a strong focus on building a positive school culture characterized by community involvement and student accountability. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in high school and beyond by focusing on critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and personal responsibility. With a focus on both academic achievement and character growth, the school strives to provide a safe, engaging, and challenging atmosphere for all members of its student body.

740

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Steele Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	626
Hispanic	38
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	37
American Indian	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
626 (84.6%)
Hispanic
38 (5.1%)
Two or More
37 (5.0%)
American Indian
27 (3.6%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Billings Elem
Phone:	(406)601-1600
Website:	http://www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/middl
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 255

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 260

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ben Steele Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	255
Grade 7	225
Grade 8	260

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ben Steele Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	380	51.4%
Male	360	48.6%

Middle School 5th - 8th