- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glendive, MT
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301251000952
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Glendive · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 246
- students enrolled
Washington Middle School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Glendive, MT.
School address
District: Glendive Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301251000952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 301251000952 · Glendive, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln School (260 students)
Washington Middle School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
260 students
- Jefferson Scho
Jefferson School
247 students
- This school
Washington Middle School
246 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington Middle School 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in Montana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$14,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Washington Middle School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Glendive Elem reports $14,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 246 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glendive, MT. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Glendive, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 rank among public schools in Glendive?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Glendive, 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 Glendive on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendive Elem?
Besides Washington Middle School, Glendive Elem also operates Lincoln School (260 students) and Jefferson School (247 students). See the Glendive Elem district page for the complete list.