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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GREAT FALLS ELEM·NCES 301304000883

North Middle School

2601 8th Street NE, Great Falls, MT 59404 · (406) 268-6525 · Cascade County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL764 STUDENTS
Enrollment
764
Middle
DISTRICT 764 · STATE 139
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
336 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
382
Grade 8
382
Student demographics
White
58276%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
527%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7%
Black
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
71%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
8711%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 5%
Native American
304%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 10%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
40553%
Female
35947%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
55.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
43.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
764
+13 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 14.7:1
% White
76%
was 77%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About North Middle School

Set in Great Falls, Montana, North Middle School is a substantial 6-8 campus, overseen by Great Falls Elem. It hosts 764 students across grades 7 through 8. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 139 students each, so North Middle School sits 450% above that benchmark.

North Middle School is one of 18 schools operated by Great Falls Elem, a district that works with 7,094 students overall.

On demographics, North Middle School lists that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment. Other groups include 11% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, 4% Native American.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 51 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.9:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 44% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Cascade County (around 54%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Cascade County indicate median household income runs about $67,690, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Cascade County runs 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,577 students), of which North Middle School is one.

The closest other public school is Sacajawea School, roughly 0.3 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

North Middle School operates from an inner-city location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count changed only slightly: 751 students in 2018 compared to 764 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Cascade County at a glance

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Population
84,606
Census ACS
Median income
$67,690
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
11,577 students

Quick facts

School name
North Middle School
District
Great Falls Elem
Address
2601 8th Street NE, Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone
(406) 268-6525
County
Cascade County
Level
Middle
Grade range
07–08
Total enrollment
764
Teachers (FTE)
51
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
336 (44%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
301304000883
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About North Middle School
What is the total enrollment at North Middle School?
North Middle School enrolls approximately 764 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does North Middle School serve?
North Middle School serves grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at North Middle School is approximately 14.9:1 (51 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at North Middle School?
Student demographics at North Middle School are roughly 76% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is North Middle School public or private?
North Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Great Falls Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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