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Ben Steele Middle School

415 North 30th Street, Billings, MT, 59101

Top 25% School in Montana

Ranked 40 of 154 in Montana

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About Ben Steele Middle School

Ben Steele Middle School is a public school in Billings, Montana, that serves students in grades 6–8. There are about 738 students, and the student-teacher ratio is 18:1. This means that classes are of a medium size, which helps students learn at their pace. Ben Steele Middle School focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that includes strong academic programs, STEM education, and the arts. To get students more involved, the school offers several extracurricular activities, including robotics, music, and sports. The school has a diverse student body that reflects the community of Billings as a whole. It also encourages a welcoming and supportive learning environment. USA News says that 46% of students at Ben Steele Middle School did well enough in math to be considered proficient, and 51% did well enough in reading to be considered proficient. According to local sources, the school does better when families are involved and when it has a favorable reputation in the community. Ben Steele Middle School generally provides students with a strong academic foundation as well as opportunities to learn more and develop personally.

Contact Information

Address

415 North 30th Street, Billings, MT, 59101

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Phone

(406) 601-1600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 46% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
738
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 40 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ben Steele Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 83.6%
Asian 1.49%
Hispanic 4.61%
Black 0.41%
Two+ Races 5.69%
Native Am. 3.93%
White
83.6%
Asian
1.49%
Hispanic
4.61%
Black
0.41%
Two+ Races
5.69%
Native Am.
3.93%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 738
51.9%
383 Female
48.1%
355 Male

Student Population

738 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

369 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ben Steele Middle School students won first place in Montana in the Vocabulary.com Vocabulary Bowl, a worldwide competition involving over 300,000 learners from more than 100 countries. Students mastered thousands of words, boosting language proficiency and cross-subject skills

FAQ

Q1. Does Ben Steele Middle School offer classes in other languages?

Ans. Yes, students can learn languages like Spanish and French.

Q2. Are there technology and STEM clubs?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs that teach them more about science, coding, and robotics.

Q3. What does the school do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. There are programs for social-emotional learning and counseling.

Q4. Are there jobs in the arts?

Ans. Yes, students can take classes in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. Does the school encourage students to be leaders?

Ans. Students can join the student council and get help from a mentor.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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