- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Meadow Hill Middle School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 301857000575 · Missoula, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (669 students)
Meadow Hill Middle School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Meadow Hill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
669 students
- Porter Middle
Porter Middle School
579 students
- Jeannette Rank
Jeannette Rankin El
457 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark School
429 students
- Hawthorne Scho
Hawthorne School
417 students
- This school
Meadow Hill Middle School
414 students
What this shows Meadow Hill Middle School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Hill Middle School compares
Meadow Hill Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,401
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
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.
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
District finance for Missoula Elem reports $13,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 64.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.