- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Darby, MT
Darby 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Darby 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300828001038
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darby 7-8 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Darby · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48
- students enrolled
Darby 7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darby 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Darby, MT.
School address
District: Darby K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300828001038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Darby 7-8 held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 300828001038 · Darby, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 9.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Darby School (170 students)
Darby 7-8 held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Darby 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Darby School
Darby School
170 students
- Darby High Sch
Darby High School
116 students
- This school 48
Darby 7-8
48 students
What this shows Darby 7-8 reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darby 7-8 compares
Darby 7-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 31% in Montana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.5%
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
$15,285
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Darby 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Darby K-12 Schools reports $15,285 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Darby 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darby School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Darby High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darby 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Darby 7-8
How many students attend Darby 7-8?
Darby 7-8 has 48 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Darby, MT. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby 7-8 is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darby 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Darby 7-8 is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Darby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darby 7-8?
Darby 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Darby 7-8 rank among public schools in Darby?
By Resource Investment Index, Darby 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Darby, 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 Darby K-12 Schools?
Besides Darby 7-8, Darby K-12 Schools also operates Darby School (170 students) and Darby High School (116 students). See the Darby K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.