- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Browning, MT
Browning Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Browning Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300514000872
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Browning Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Browning · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 368
- students enrolled
Browning Middle School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Browning Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Browning, MT.
School address
District: Browning Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300514000872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Browning Middle School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 300514000872 · Browning, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kw-Vc Elementary (328 students)
Browning Middle School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Browning Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Browning Middle School
368 students
- Kw-Vc Elementa
Kw-Vc Elementary
328 students
- Napi School
Napi School
278 students
- Browning Eleme
Browning Elementary
258 students
- Big Sky School 22
Big Sky School
22 students
- Babb School 14
Babb School
14 students
What this shows Browning Middle School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Browning Middle School compares
Browning Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 59% in Montana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Montana avg of $19,859
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.4%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Browning Middle School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Browning Elem reports $21,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Browning Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kw-Vc Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Napi School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Browning Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Sky School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Babb School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Browning Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Browning Middle School
How many students attend Browning Middle School?
Browning Middle School has 368 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Browning, MT. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browning Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Browning Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Browning Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Browning Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.4% of enrollment, in Browning, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Browning Middle School?
Browning Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Browning Middle School rank among public schools in Browning?
By Resource Investment Index, Browning Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Browning, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Browning on the city page.
What other schools are in Browning Elem?
Besides Browning Middle School, Browning Elem also operates Kw-Vc Elementary (328 students), Napi School (278 students), and Browning Elementary (258 students). See the Browning Elem district page for the complete list.