Enrollment
128
Middle
DISTRICT 153 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST IGNATIUS K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 300611000994
St Ignatius Middle School
76 3rd Avenue, St Ignatius, MT 59865 · (406) 745-3811 · Lake County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL128 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
128 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 40 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 46 | 36% |
| Grade 8 | 42 | 33% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
St Ignatius Middle School→St Ignatius High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within St Ignatius K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
27.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
17.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 27 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 17 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where St Ignatius Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 17.0% | #68 of 75 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 27.0% | #70 of 78 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 128 | #64 of 227 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #4 of 78 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
128
+6 (+5%) vs 2020
-17% since 2000-01, when it was 155
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 13.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 128 | 10.2 | 12.6:1 | 100% (128) |
| 2023-24 | 110 | 10.1 | 10.9:1 | 100% (110) |
| 2022-23 | 110 | 9.6 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 122 | 9 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 111 | 9.7 | 11.5:1 | 100% (111) |
| 2015-16 | 108 | 6 | 18.0:1 | 100% (108) |
| 2010-11 | 108 | 8 | 13.5:1 | 64% (69) |
| 2000-01 | 155 | 10 | 15.5:1 | 41% (63) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for St Ignatius Middle School.
About St Ignatius Middle School
St Ignatius Middle School is a mid-sized middle school located in St Ignatius, Montana. Federal data show 128 students enrolled in grades 6 through 8 in 2024-25.
A total of 3 schools make up St Ignatius K-12 Schools, with 459 students enrolled.
About 42% of students at St Ignatius Middle School are White, the largest single group. The school is also 42% Native American, 12% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. The White share of the county population is higher, at 66%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 63%.
Its ratio of 12.6:1 is based on 10.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, middle schools in Montana average 11.3:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 100%. For comparison, public schools in Lake County average 83%.
American Community Survey estimates for Lake County show that median household income comes to about $63,360, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lake County counts 21 public schools with about 4,302 students.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates St Ignatius Middle School from the closest public school, St Ignatius High School. Other public schools within five miles: 2.
Locale: Rural: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, St Ignatius Middle School had a net gain of 6 students, or 5%. The school's ratio dropped from 13.6:1 to 12.6:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
32,561
Census ACS
Median income
$63,360
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,302 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in St Ignatius K-12 Schools
- St Ignatius Elementary SchoolElementary · 210 students
- St Ignatius High SchoolHigh · 121 students
Other schools in St Ignatius
- St Ignatius Elementary SchoolElementary · 210 students
- St Ignatius High SchoolHigh · 121 students
Nearby schools
- St Ignatius High School0.0 mi · 121
- St Ignatius Elementary School0.0 mi · 210
- Charlo Elementary9.2 mi · 89
- Charlo High School9.2 mi · 80
- Charlo 6-89.2 mi · 48
- Arlee High School10.7 mi · 135
Frequently asked questions
About St Ignatius Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at St Ignatius Middle School?
St Ignatius Middle School enrolls approximately 128 students in grades 06-08.
Is St Ignatius Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
St Ignatius Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does St Ignatius Middle School have?
St Ignatius Middle School employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the student diversity at St Ignatius Middle School?
Student demographics at St Ignatius Middle School are roughly 42% White, 3% Hispanic, 12% Two or more.
What district is St Ignatius Middle School in?
St Ignatius Middle School is part of St Ignatius K-12 Schools.
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