Enrollment
414
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Missoula, MT
Meadow Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Hill 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 301857000575
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Hill Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 414
- students enrolled
Meadow Hill Middle School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Hill Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Missoula Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301857000575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Hill Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Hill Middle School
Meadow Hill Middle School is a large middle school in Missoula, Montana, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 414 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 (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Missoula Elem spends $12,776 per pupil, 34% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Missoula's middle schools, it stands alongside Washington Middle School (669 students): Meadow Hill Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 15.9:1).
Missoula Elem also operates Washington Middle School (669 students) and Porter Middle School (579 students) alongside Meadow Hill 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 Meadow Hill Middle School compares
Meadow Hill 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 65% in Montana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$12,776
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Meadow Hill 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 Missoula Elem, which includes Meadow Hill Middle School.
$12,776
Per student
-34%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 39.6%
Federal 18.2%
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 Meadow Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeannette Rankin El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Missoula
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
669 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Porter Middle School
Standard public school
579 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Hellgate Middle School
Standard public school
326 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Target Range 7-8
Standard public school
134 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Desmet 6-8
Standard public school
37 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Hill Middle School
How many students attend Meadow Hill Middle School?
Meadow Hill Middle School has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Missoula, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Hill Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Hill Middle School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Hill Middle School?
Meadow Hill 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 Meadow Hill Middle School rank among middle schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Hill Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Missoula on the city page.
Is Meadow Hill Middle School a good school?
Meadow Hill Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 Missoula Elem?
Besides Meadow Hill Middle School, Missoula Elem also operates Washington Middle School (669 students), Porter Middle School (579 students), and Jeannette Rankin El (457 students). See the Missoula Elem district page for the complete list.
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