- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Cut Bank Middle School shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 300000300234 · Cut Bank, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: H C Davis Elementary (209 students)
Cut Bank Middle School shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Cut Bank Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H C Davis Elem
H C Davis Elementary
209 students
- This school
Cut Bank Middle School
145 students
- Anna Jeffries
Anna Jeffries Elementary
118 students
- Hidden Lake El 26
Hidden Lake Elementary
26 students
- Horizon Elemen 15
Horizon Elementary
15 students
- Zenith Element 11
Zenith Elementary
11 students
What this shows Cut Bank Middle School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cut Bank Middle School compares
Cut Bank 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Cut Bank Elem reports $12,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.