Enrollment
391
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Havre, MT
Havre Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Havre Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301356000406
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Havre Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Havre · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Montana
- 391
- students enrolled
Havre Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Havre Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Havre, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Havre Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Havre Middle School
Havre Middle School is a large middle school in Havre, Montana, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 391 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Havre Elem spends $11,930 per pupil, 38% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 391 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Havre Elem also operates Sunnyside School (354 students) and Highland Park School (288 students) alongside Havre Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Havre Middle School compares
Havre Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 77% in Montana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$11,930
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Havre Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Havre Elem, which includes Havre Middle School.
$11,930
Per student
-38%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 43.1%
Federal 27.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Havre Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Mckinley School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Havre Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Havre Middle School
How many students attend Havre Middle School?
Havre Middle School has 391 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Havre, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Havre Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Havre Middle School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Havre Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Havre Middle School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Havre, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Havre Middle School?
Havre Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Havre Middle School rank among public schools in Havre?
By Resource Investment Index, Havre Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Havre, 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 Havre on the city page.
Is Havre Middle School a good school?
Havre Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Havre Elem?
Besides Havre Middle School, Havre Elem also operates Sunnyside School (354 students), Highland Park School (288 students), and Lincoln-Mckinley School (266 students). See the Havre Elem district page for the complete list.
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