Enrollment
145
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stevensville, MT
Stevensville 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Stevensville 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302502000718
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevensville 7-8 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Stevensville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 145
- students enrolled
Stevensville 7-8 has class sizes larger than 72% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevensville 7-8 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Stevensville, MT.
School address
District: Stevensville Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302502000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevensville 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevensville 7-8
Stevensville 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Stevensville, Montana, enrolling 145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 145 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 (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Stevensville Elem spends $9,009 per pupil, 53% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 43 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 145 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Stevensville's middle schools, it stands alongside Lone Rock Middle School (62 students): Stevensville 7-8 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 12.4:1).
Its district, Stevensville Elem, also runs Stevensville K-6 (518 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 Stevensville 7-8 compares
Stevensville 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 72% in Montana - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$9,009
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 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 88.3%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Stevensville 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stevensville Elem, which includes Stevensville 7-8.
$9,009
Per student
-53%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.2%
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 Stevensville 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevensville K-6 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevensville 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools in Stevensville
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stevensville 7-8
How many students attend Stevensville 7-8?
Stevensville 7-8 has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stevensville, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevensville 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevensville 7-8 is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevensville 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Stevensville 7-8 is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Stevensville, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevensville 7-8?
Stevensville 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Stevensville 7-8 rank among public schools in Stevensville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevensville 7-8 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Stevensville, 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 Stevensville on the city page.
Is Stevensville 7-8 a good school?
Stevensville 7-8 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Stevensville Elem?
Besides Stevensville 7-8, Stevensville Elem also operates Stevensville K-6 (518 students). See the Stevensville Elem district page for the complete list.
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