- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montrose, SD
Montrose Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Montrose Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 464878000966
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montrose Middle School - 03 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Montrose Middle School - 03 has class sizes larger than 88% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montrose Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montrose, SD.
School address
District: Montrose School District 43-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464878000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Montrose Middle School - 03 shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 464878000966 · Montrose, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 17.7:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose Elementary - 02 (108 students)
Montrose Middle School - 03 shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Montrose Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose Eleme
Montrose Elementary - 02
108 students
- Montrose High
Montrose High School - 01
63 students
- This school
Montrose Middle School - 03
53 students
- Orland Colony 42
Orland Colony Elementary - 04
42 students
What this shows Montrose Middle School - 03 reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montrose Middle School - 03 compares
Montrose Middle School - 03 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 69% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,672
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 53 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Montrose Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Montrose School District 43-2 reports $14,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montrose Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montrose High School - 01 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orland Colony Elementary - 04 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montrose Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~53 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Montrose Middle School - 03
How many students attend Montrose Middle School - 03?
Montrose Middle School - 03 has 53 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montrose, SD. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montrose Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Montrose Middle School - 03 is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montrose Middle School - 03?
8.8% of students at Montrose Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montrose Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Montrose Middle School - 03 is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Montrose, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montrose Middle School - 03?
Montrose Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Montrose Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Montrose Middle School - 03 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montrose, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montrose School District 43-2?
Besides Montrose Middle School - 03, Montrose School District 43-2 also operates Montrose Elementary - 02 (108 students), Montrose High School - 01 (63 students), and Orland Colony Elementary - 04 (42 students). See the Montrose School District 43-2 district page for the complete list.