Enrollment
182
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Libby, MT
Libby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Libby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301653000517
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libby Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Libby · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 182
- students enrolled
Libby Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Libby, MT.
School address
District: Libby K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301653000517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Libby Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Libby Middle School
Libby Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Libby, Montana, enrolling 182 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Montana schools and 40% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 182 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Libby K-12 Schools spends $11,799 per pupil, 39% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Libby K-12 Schools also operates Libby Elementary School (582 students) and Libby High School (363 students) alongside Libby 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 Libby Middle School compares
Libby 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 88% in Montana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$11,799
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 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 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Libby Middle School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Libby K-12 Schools, which includes Libby Middle School.
$11,799
Per student
-39%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 41.6%
Federal 32.2%
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 Libby Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Libby High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Libby Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Libby Middle School
How many students attend Libby Middle School?
Libby Middle School has 182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Libby, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Libby Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Libby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Libby Middle School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Libby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libby Middle School?
Libby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Libby Middle School rank among public schools in Libby?
By Resource Investment Index, Libby Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Libby, 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 Libby on the city page.
Is Libby Middle School a good school?
Libby Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Libby K-12 Schools?
Besides Libby Middle School, Libby K-12 Schools also operates Libby Elementary School (582 students) and Libby High School (363 students). See the Libby K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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