Shepherd Middle School

www.shepherd.k12.mt.us

180 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shepherd Middle School is a public school located in Shepherd, Montana, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the Shepherd School District, the school is situated in a rural community just northeast of Billings. The campus functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive, small-town educational environment where educators aim to foster academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the critical middle school years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for elective participation. Beyond the classroom, Shepherd Middle School encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and athletics, which help promote school spirit and teamwork. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and focused learning climate, the school utilizes its official website to keep parents and the community informed about academic calendars, district policies, and student resources.

180

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepherd Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
165 (91.7%)
American Indian
7 (3.9%)
Hispanic
4 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

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:	Shepherd Elem
Phone:	(406)373-5873
Website:	http://www.shepherd.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
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 56

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 62