Enrollment
764
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Middle School
North Middle School is a large middle school in Great Falls, Montana, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 764 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Great Falls Elem spends $12,418 per pupil, 36% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Great Falls's middle schools, it stands alongside East Middle School (764 students): North Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13.9:1).
Great Falls Elem also operates East Middle School (764 students) and Meadow Lark School (527 students) alongside North Middle School.
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 North Middle School compares
North Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,418
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Great Falls Elem, which includes North Middle School.
$12,418
Per student
-36%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 38.7%
Federal 27.4%
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 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
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~764 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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