Enrollment
45
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scobey, MT
Scobey 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Scobey 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302367000949
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scobey 7-8 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Scobey · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 45
- students enrolled
Scobey 7-8 has class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scobey 7-8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Scobey, MT.
School address
District: Scobey K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 302367000949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scobey 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scobey 7-8
Scobey 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Scobey, Montana, enrolling 45 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Montana schools and 91% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 45 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 45 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Scobey K-12 Schools spends $14,835 per pupil, 23% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Scobey K-12 Schools also operates Scobey School (152 students) and Scobey High School (80 students) alongside Scobey 7-8.
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 Scobey 7-8 compares
Scobey 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 91% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 99% in Montana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 45 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 88.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Scobey 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scobey K-12 Schools, which includes Scobey 7-8.
$14,835
Per student
-23%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 11.2%
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 Scobey 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scobey School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scobey High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scobey 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~45 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scobey 7-8
How many students attend Scobey 7-8?
Scobey 7-8 has 45 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scobey, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scobey 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Scobey 7-8 is 22.5:1, which is 91% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scobey 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Scobey 7-8 is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Scobey, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scobey 7-8?
Scobey 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Scobey 7-8 rank among public schools in Scobey?
By Resource Investment Index, Scobey 7-8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Scobey, 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 Scobey on the city page.
Is Scobey 7-8 a good school?
Scobey 7-8 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Scobey K-12 Schools?
Besides Scobey 7-8, Scobey K-12 Schools also operates Scobey School (152 students) and Scobey High School (80 students). See the Scobey K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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