- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shepherd, MT
Shepherd Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302394001083
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shepherd · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Montana
- 180
- students enrolled
Shepherd Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shepherd, MT.
School address
District: Shepherd Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302394001083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Shepherd Middle School held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 302394001083 · Shepherd, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 15:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepherd Elementary (342 students)
Shepherd Middle School held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Shepherd Middle School compares
Shepherd 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 | 180 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
24.4%
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
$10,165
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Shepherd Middle School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Shepherd Elem reports $10,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherd Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Middle School
How many students attend Shepherd Middle School?
Shepherd Middle School has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shepherd, MT. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd 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 Shepherd Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd Middle School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Shepherd, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd Middle School?
Shepherd Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Shepherd Middle School rank among public schools in Shepherd?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shepherd, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shepherd Elem?
Besides Shepherd Middle School, Shepherd Elem also operates Shepherd Elementary (342 students). See the Shepherd Elem district page for the complete list.