Enrollment
124
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Worden, MT
Huntley Project 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Huntley Project 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301470000887
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntley Project 7-8 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Worden · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 124
- students enrolled
Huntley Project 7-8 has class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntley Project 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Worden, MT.
School address
District: Huntley Project K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301470000887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntley Project 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntley Project 7-8
Huntley Project 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Worden, Montana, enrolling 124 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 124 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Huntley Project K-12 Schools spends $15,443 per pupil, 20% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Huntley Project K-12 Schools also operates Huntley Project Elem K-6 (410 students) and Huntley Project High Schl (217 students) alongside Huntley Project 7-8.
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 Huntley Project 7-8 compares
Huntley Project 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 81% in Montana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$15,443
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 88.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Huntley Project 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntley Project K-12 Schools, which includes Huntley Project 7-8.
$15,443
Per student
-20%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 34.1%
Federal 27.2%
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 Huntley Project 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley Project Elem K-6 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntley Project High Schl | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntley Project 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Huntley Project 7-8
How many students attend Huntley Project 7-8?
Huntley Project 7-8 has 124 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worden, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntley Project 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntley Project 7-8 is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntley Project 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Huntley Project 7-8 is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Worden, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntley Project 7-8?
Huntley Project 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Huntley Project 7-8 rank among public schools in Worden?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntley Project 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Worden, 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 Worden on the city page.
Is Huntley Project 7-8 a good school?
Huntley Project 7-8 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Huntley Project K-12 Schools?
Besides Huntley Project 7-8, Huntley Project K-12 Schools also operates Huntley Project Elem K-6 (410 students) and Huntley Project High Schl (217 students). See the Huntley Project K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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