Enrollment
158
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montana City Middle Schl compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montana City Middle Schl
Montana City Middle Schl is a mid-sized middle school in Clancy, Montana, enrolling 158 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 158 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 632 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Montana City Elem spends $10,400 per pupil, 46% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Clancy's middle schools, it stands alongside Clancy 7-8 (89 students): Montana City Middle Schl is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 17.8:1).
Its district, Montana City Elem, also runs Montana City School (313 students).
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 Montana City Middle Schl compares
Montana City Middle Schl on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,400
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montana City Elem, which includes Montana City Middle Schl.
$10,400
Per student
-46%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Clancy
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Clancy on the city page.
Is Montana City Middle Schl a good school?
Montana City Middle Schl earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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