Enrollment
194
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corvallis, MT
Corvallis 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Corvallis 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300741000213
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corvallis 7-8 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 194
- students enrolled
Corvallis 7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corvallis 7-8 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Corvallis, MT.
School address
District: Corvallis K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300741000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corvallis 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corvallis 7-8
Corvallis 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Corvallis, Montana, enrolling 194 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 194 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 97 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Corvallis K-12 Schools spends $11,701 per pupil, 39% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Corvallis K-12 Schools also operates Quentin Brown Primary K-4 (464 students) and Corvallis High School (406 students) alongside Corvallis 7-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Corvallis 7-8 compares
Corvallis 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 66% in Montana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$11,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Corvallis 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corvallis K-12 Schools, which includes Corvallis 7-8.
$11,701
Per student
-39%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 46.6%
Federal 24.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Corvallis 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Brown Primary K-4 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corvallis High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edna Thomas School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corvallis 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Corvallis 7-8
How many students attend Corvallis 7-8?
Corvallis 7-8 has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corvallis, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corvallis 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Corvallis 7-8 is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corvallis 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Corvallis 7-8 is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Corvallis, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corvallis 7-8?
Corvallis 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corvallis 7-8 rank among public schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Corvallis 7-8 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Corvallis, 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 Corvallis on the city page.
Is Corvallis 7-8 a good school?
Corvallis 7-8 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Corvallis K-12 Schools?
Besides Corvallis 7-8, Corvallis K-12 Schools also operates Quentin Brown Primary K-4 (464 students), Corvallis High School (406 students), and Edna Thomas School (191 students). See the Corvallis K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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