- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dillon, MT
Dillon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dillon 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 300891000256
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dillon Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dillon · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 259
- students enrolled
Dillon Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dillon Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dillon, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Dillon Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 300891000256 · Dillon, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkview School (497 students)
Dillon Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Dillon Middle School compares
Dillon Middle School 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 92% in Montana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$11,122
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Dillon Middle School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dillon Elem reports $11,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dillon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dillon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dillon Middle School
How many students attend Dillon Middle School?
Dillon Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dillon, MT. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillon Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dillon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dillon Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Dillon, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dillon Middle School?
Dillon 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 Dillon Middle School rank among public schools in Dillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dillon Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dillon, 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 Dillon Elem?
Besides Dillon Middle School, Dillon Elem also operates Parkview School (497 students). See the Dillon Elem district page for the complete list.