Melstone Middle School

Melstone Middle School operates as a minimally staffed middle-grades school in Melstone, Montana, one of the schools within Melstone Elem. Current enrollment sits at 13 students spanning grades 7 through 8. That puts it 91% smaller than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 139 students.

Melstone Elem runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 37 students. Melstone Middle School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Melstone Middle School records that nearly all students (92%) are White. Beyond that, the school shows 8% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Melstone Middle School has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.3:1 average. Roughly 100% of students at Melstone Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Musselshell County runs at roughly 59%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, Musselshell County reports that median household income runs about $58,920, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. Melstone Middle School is one of 6 public schools in Musselshell County (combined enrollment of about 608 students).

The closest other public school is Melstone School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Melstone Middle School.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Melstone Middle School's enrollment has rose 30% since 2018, when it stood at 10 (now 13). Over the same period, the White share declined from 100% to 92%. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 5.0:1 in 2018 to 10.2:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.