Enrollment
326
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miles City, MT
Washington Middle School 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301841000561
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School 6-8 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Miles City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 326
- students enrolled
Washington Middle School 6-8 has class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School 6-8 ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Miles City, MT.
School address
District: Miles City Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301841000561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle School 6-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle School 6-8
Washington Middle School 6-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Miles City, Montana, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Miles City Elem spends $12,469 per pupil, 35% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Miles City's middle schools, it stands alongside Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil El (3 students): Washington Middle School 6-8 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 3:1).
Miles City Elem also operates Garfield School (210 students) and Lincoln School (166 students) alongside Washington Middle School 6-8.
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 Washington Middle School 6-8 compares
Washington Middle School 6-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 75% in Montana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,469
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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 90.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Washington Middle School 6-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miles City Elem, which includes Washington Middle School 6-8.
$12,469
Per student
-35%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 51.1%
Federal 20.4%
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 Washington Middle School 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Miles City
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School 6-8
How many students attend Washington Middle School 6-8?
Washington Middle School 6-8 has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miles City, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School 6-8 is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School 6-8 is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Miles City, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School 6-8?
Washington Middle School 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Washington Middle School 6-8 rank among public schools in Miles City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School 6-8 ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Miles City, 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 Miles City on the city page.
Is Washington Middle School 6-8 a good school?
Washington Middle School 6-8 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Miles City Elem?
Besides Washington Middle School 6-8, Miles City Elem also operates Garfield School (210 students), Lincoln School (166 students), and Highland Park School (126 students). See the Miles City Elem district page for the complete list.
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