- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Washington Middle School 6-8 held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 301841000561 · Miles City, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield School (210 students)
Washington Middle School 6-8 held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School 6-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington Middle School 6-8
326 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
210 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
166 students
- Highland Park 126
Highland Park School
126 students
- Jefferson Scho 98
Jefferson School
98 students
What this shows Washington Middle School 6-8 reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School 6-8 compares
Washington Middle School 6-8 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,293
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 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.
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
District finance for Miles City Elem reports $12,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.