- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hardin, MT
Hardin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hardin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301331000394
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardin Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hardin · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 359
- students enrolled
Hardin Middle School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hardin, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Hardin Middle School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 301331000394 · Hardin, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin Intermediate (290 students)
Hardin Middle School shrank from 404 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hardin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hardin Middle School
359 students
- Hardin Interme
Hardin Intermediate
290 students
- Hardin Primary
Hardin Primary
287 students
- Crow Agency Sc
Crow Agency School
268 students
- Fort Smith Sch 17
Fort Smith School
17 students
What this shows Hardin Middle School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardin Middle School compares
Hardin 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 45% in Montana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.8%
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
$17,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 52.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 93.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 79.4%
White 12.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Hardin Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Hardin Elem reports $17,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Intermediate | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crow Agency School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Smith School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardin Middle School
How many students attend Hardin Middle School?
Hardin Middle School has 359 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hardin, MT. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Hardin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hardin Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 79.4% of enrollment, in Hardin, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardin Middle School?
Hardin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Hardin Middle School rank among public schools in Hardin?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hardin, 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 Hardin Elem?
Besides Hardin Middle School, Hardin Elem also operates Hardin Intermediate (290 students), Hardin Primary (287 students), and Crow Agency School (268 students). See the Hardin Elem district page for the complete list.