Enrollment
89
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roundup, MT
Roundup 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Roundup 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302304000914
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roundup 7-8 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Roundup · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89
- students enrolled
Roundup 7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roundup 7-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roundup, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roundup 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roundup 7-8
Roundup 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Roundup, Montana, enrolling 89 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 89 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 (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Roundup Elem spends $12,906 per pupil, 33% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 29 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 89 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Roundup Elem, also runs Roundup Elementary (298 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 Roundup 7-8 compares
Roundup 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 55% in Montana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$12,906
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
24
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 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 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Roundup 7-8 is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roundup Elem, which includes Roundup 7-8.
$12,906
Per student
-33%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 31.9%
Federal 28.9%
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 Roundup 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundup Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roundup 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~89 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roundup 7-8
How many students attend Roundup 7-8?
Roundup 7-8 has 89 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roundup, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roundup 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Roundup 7-8 is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roundup 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Roundup 7-8 is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Roundup, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roundup 7-8?
Roundup 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Roundup 7-8 rank among public schools in Roundup?
By Resource Investment Index, Roundup 7-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roundup, 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 Roundup on the city page.
Is Roundup 7-8 a good school?
Roundup 7-8 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 Roundup Elem?
Besides Roundup 7-8, Roundup Elem also operates Roundup Elementary (298 students). See the Roundup Elem district page for the complete list.
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