- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Joliet, MT
Joliet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joliet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301520000910
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joliet Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 91
- students enrolled
Joliet Middle School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joliet Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Joliet, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Joliet Middle School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 301520000910 · Joliet, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 13:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Joliet School (177 students)
Joliet Middle School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 102 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE held 7.2 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Joliet Middle School compares
Joliet Middle School is a growing 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 58% in Montana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,874
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 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Joliet Middle School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Joliet Elem reports $10,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joliet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joliet 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 (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joliet Middle School
How many students attend Joliet Middle School?
Joliet Middle School has 91 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Joliet, MT. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 102 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joliet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joliet Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joliet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joliet Middle School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Joliet, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joliet Middle School?
Joliet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Joliet Middle School rank among public schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Joliet Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Joliet, 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 Joliet Elem?
Besides Joliet Middle School, Joliet Elem also operates Joliet School (177 students). See the Joliet Elem district page for the complete list.