Enrollment
77
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy, MT
Troy 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Troy 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302655000999
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy 7-8 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 77
- students enrolled
Troy 7-8 has class sizes larger than 80% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy 7-8 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Troy, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy 7-8
Troy 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Troy, Montana, enrolling 77 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 77 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 39 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 46.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Troy Elem, also runs W F Morrison School (158 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 Troy 7-8 compares
Troy 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 80% in Montana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$16,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 39 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 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 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Troy 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Elem, which includes Troy 7-8.
$16,524
Per student
-14%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 26.7%
Federal 46.3%
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 Troy 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W F Morrison School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Troy 7-8
How many students attend Troy 7-8?
Troy 7-8 has 77 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy 7-8 is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Troy 7-8 is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Troy, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy 7-8?
Troy 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Troy 7-8 rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy 7-8 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
Is Troy 7-8 a good school?
Troy 7-8 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Troy Elem?
Besides Troy 7-8, Troy Elem also operates W F Morrison School (158 students). See the Troy Elem district page for the complete list.
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