Enrollment
73
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Twin Bridges, MT
Twin Bridges Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Twin Bridges Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 302673001002
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Bridges Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Twin Bridges · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 73
- students enrolled
Twin Bridges Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Bridges Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Twin Bridges, MT.
School address
District: Twin Bridges K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 302673001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twin Bridges Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twin Bridges Middle School
Twin Bridges Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Twin Bridges, Montana, enrolling 73 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Montana schools and 55% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 73 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 (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 73 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools also operates Twin Bridges School (90 students) and Twin Bridges High School (60 students) alongside Twin Bridges Middle School.
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 Twin Bridges Middle School compares
Twin Bridges Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Montana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 73 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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Twin Bridges Middle School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Bridges K-12 Schools, which includes Twin Bridges Middle School.
$15,771
Per student
-18%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 41.0%
Federal 9.2%
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 Twin Bridges Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Bridges School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Bridges High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Bridges Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary 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 (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Twin Bridges Middle School
How many students attend Twin Bridges Middle School?
Twin Bridges Middle School has 73 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Twin Bridges, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Bridges Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Bridges Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 55% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Bridges Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Bridges Middle School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Twin Bridges, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Bridges Middle School?
Twin Bridges Middle School 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 Twin Bridges Middle School rank among public schools in Twin Bridges?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Bridges Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Twin Bridges, 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 Twin Bridges on the city page.
Is Twin Bridges Middle School a good school?
Twin Bridges Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Twin Bridges K-12 Schools?
Besides Twin Bridges Middle School, Twin Bridges K-12 Schools also operates Twin Bridges School (90 students) and Twin Bridges High School (60 students). See the Twin Bridges K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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