- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Great Falls, MT
North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301304000883
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #17 of 22
- public schools in Great Falls · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Montana
- 764
- students enrolled
North Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #17 of 22 public schools in Great Falls, MT.
School address
District: Great Falls Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301304000883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
North Middle School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 301304000883 · Great Falls, MT Middle · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 15:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East Middle School (764 students)
North Middle School held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
North Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Middle School
764 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
764 students
- Meadow Lark Sc
Meadow Lark School
527 students
- Riverview Scho
Riverview School
445 students
- Giant Springs
Giant Springs Elementary
431 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
421 students
What this shows North Middle School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Middle School compares
North Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 77% in Montana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$12,146
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, North Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Falls Elem reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lark School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Giant Springs Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Great Falls
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has 764 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Great Falls, MT. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Great Falls, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School?
North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 North Middle School rank among public schools in Great Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #17 of 22 public schools in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Falls Elem?
Besides North Middle School, Great Falls Elem also operates East Middle School (764 students), Meadow Lark School (527 students), and Riverview School (445 students). See the Great Falls Elem district page for the complete list.