Enrollment
145
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cut Bank, MT
Cut Bank Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cut Bank Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300000300234
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cut Bank Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Cut Bank · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 145
- students enrolled
Cut Bank Middle School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cut Bank Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Cut Bank, MT.
School address
District: Cut Bank Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300000300234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cut Bank Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cut Bank Middle School
Cut Bank Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Cut Bank, Montana, enrolling 145 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 145 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cut Bank Elem spends $13,475 per pupil, 30% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cut Bank Elem also operates H C Davis Elementary (209 students) and Anna Jeffries Elementary (118 students) alongside Cut Bank Middle School.
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 Cut Bank Middle School compares
Cut Bank Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 60% in Montana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.7%
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
$13,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 49.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.7%
Two or More 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Cut Bank Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cut Bank Elem, which includes Cut Bank Middle School.
$13,475
Per student
-30%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 37.9%
Federal 29.8%
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 Cut Bank Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H C Davis Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anna Jeffries Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Lake Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zenith Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cut Bank Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cut Bank Middle School
How many students attend Cut Bank Middle School?
Cut Bank Middle School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cut Bank, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cut Bank Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cut Bank Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cut Bank Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cut Bank Middle School is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Cut Bank, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cut Bank Middle School?
Cut Bank Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Cut Bank Middle School rank among public schools in Cut Bank?
By Resource Investment Index, Cut Bank Middle School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Cut Bank, 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 Cut Bank on the city page.
Is Cut Bank Middle School a good school?
Cut Bank Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools. 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 Cut Bank Elem?
Besides Cut Bank Middle School, Cut Bank Elem also operates H C Davis Elementary (209 students), Anna Jeffries Elementary (118 students), and Hidden Lake Elementary (26 students). See the Cut Bank Elem district page for the complete list.
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