- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alberton, MT
Alberton 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Alberton 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300186001007
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alberton 7-8 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Alberton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Montana
- 34
- students enrolled
Alberton 7-8 has class sizes larger than 91% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alberton 7-8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alberton, MT.
School address
District: Alberton K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300186001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Alberton 7-8 grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+38.5%).
Teacher FTE added 2.6 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 300186001007 · Alberton, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 17:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Alberton School (89 students)
Alberton 7-8 grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+38.5%). Teacher FTE added 2.6 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Alberton 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alberton Schoo
Alberton School
89 students
- Alberton High
Alberton High School
41 students
- This school 34
Alberton 7-8
34 students
What this shows Alberton 7-8 reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alberton 7-8 compares
Alberton 7-8 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 91% in Montana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 34 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 91.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Alberton 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Alberton K-12 Schools reports $17,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alberton 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberton School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alberton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alberton 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alberton 7-8
How many students attend Alberton 7-8?
Alberton 7-8 has 34 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alberton, MT. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alberton 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Alberton 7-8 is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alberton 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Alberton 7-8 is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Alberton, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alberton 7-8?
Alberton 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alberton 7-8 rank among public schools in Alberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Alberton 7-8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alberton, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alberton K-12 Schools?
Besides Alberton 7-8, Alberton K-12 Schools also operates Alberton School (89 students) and Alberton High School (41 students). See the Alberton K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.