- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Libby Middle School held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 301653000517 · Libby, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 16.5:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Libby Elementary School (582 students)
Libby Middle School held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Libby Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Libby Elementa
Libby Elementary School
582 students
- Libby High Sch
Libby High School
363 students
- This school 182
Libby Middle School
182 students
What this shows Libby Middle School reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Libby Middle School compares
Libby Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,407
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 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.
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
District finance for Libby K-12 Schools reports $12,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~182 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.