Lolo Middle School

Lolo Middle School operates as a substantial middle school in Lolo, Montana, part of Lolo Elem. Current enrollment sits at 239 students spanning grades 5 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 139 students per school, that is 72% above typical.

Within Lolo Elem, which oversees 2 schools and 532 students, Lolo Middle School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Lolo Middle School lists that 89% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Missoula County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Lolo Middle School has 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.2:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 26% of students at Lolo Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is noticeably below Missoula County's rate of about 41%.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Missoula County indicate the typical household earns roughly $75,598 per year, about 47% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Missoula County's 47 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,099 students), Lolo Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Lolo Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Lolo Middle School's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 240 (now 239). Class-load math has tightened: from 18.1:1 in 2018 to 15.2:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.