- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clancy, MT
Montana City Middle Schl
Federal NCES profile for Montana City Middle Schl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301878000990
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montana City Middle Schl earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clancy · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 158
- students enrolled
Montana City Middle Schl has class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montana City Middle Schl ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clancy, MT.
School address
District: Montana City Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301878000990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Montana City Middle Schl shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 301878000990 · Clancy, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Montana City School (313 students)
Montana City Middle Schl shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Montana City Middle Schl compares
Montana City Middle Schl 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 71% in Montana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$10,735
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Montana City Middle Schl is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montana City Elem reports $10,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montana City Middle Schl Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana City School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montana City Middle Schl's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar middle schools in Clancy
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montana City Middle Schl
How many students attend Montana City Middle Schl?
Montana City Middle Schl has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clancy, MT. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montana City Middle Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Montana City Middle Schl is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montana City Middle Schl?
The largest demographic group at Montana City Middle Schl is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Clancy, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montana City Middle Schl?
Montana City Middle Schl has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Montana City Middle Schl rank among public schools in Clancy?
By Resource Investment Index, Montana City Middle Schl ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clancy, 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 Montana City Elem?
Besides Montana City Middle Schl, Montana City Elem also operates Montana City School (313 students). See the Montana City Elem district page for the complete list.