Laurel Middle School

www.laurel.k12.mt.us/2/home

506 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Laurel Middle School, located at 725 Washington Avenue in Laurel, Montana, serves as a key educational institution within the Laurel School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during their formative middle school years by providing a curriculum focused on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing pupils for the transition to high school. By fostering a supportive environment, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Laurel community.

As part of the wider Laurel Public Schools system, the middle school emphasizes the importance of both scholastic achievement and student engagement. Through its official website, the school maintains clear lines of communication with families, offering resources regarding district policies, school calendars, and academic initiatives. Overall, Laurel Middle School acts as a foundational hub for the local community, committed to equipping its students with the skills and character necessary for future success.

506

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	11

White
451 (89.1%)
Hispanic
23 (4.5%)
Two or More
17 (3.4%)
American Indian
11 (2.2%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Laurel Elem
Phone:	(406)628-6919
Website:	http://www.laurel.k12.mt.us/2/home
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
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 5 116

Grade 6 123

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 136