- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Missoula, MT
Desmet 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Desmet 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300888001014
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desmet 6-8 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37
- students enrolled
Desmet 6-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desmet 6-8 ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Desmet 6-8 shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 3.4 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 300888001014 · Missoula, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Desmet School (90 students)
Desmet 6-8 shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 3.4 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Desmet 6-8 compares
Desmet 6-8 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 51% in Montana - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$19,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 25 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Desmet 6-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Desmet Elem reports $19,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desmet 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmet School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desmet 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar middle schools in Missoula
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
669 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Porter Middle School
Standard public school
579 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Meadow Hill Middle School
Standard public school
414 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hellgate Middle School
Standard public school
326 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Target Range 7-8
Standard public school
134 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desmet 6-8
How many students attend Desmet 6-8?
Desmet 6-8 has 37 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desmet 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Desmet 6-8 is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desmet 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Desmet 6-8 is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desmet 6-8?
Desmet 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Desmet 6-8 rank among middle schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Desmet 6-8 ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Missoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Desmet Elem?
Besides Desmet 6-8, Desmet Elem also operates Desmet School (90 students). See the Desmet Elem district page for the complete list.