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Glasgow Middle School

11 Lasar Drive, Glasgow, MT 59230Glasgow K-12 Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
177
Students
Total enrolled
$14,058
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 177 students in grades 06–08 in Glasgow, Montana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,058 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Glasgow Middle School is a small middle in Glasgow, Montana, serving grades 06–08 with 177 students. The district invests $14,058 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Glasgow Middle School

177
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
14
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution101 male · 76 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Student Composition
86%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Multiracial6%
Native American6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 301242000880

Academic Outcomes at Glasgow Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 33th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 59230

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,058Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,058
State avg
$23,403
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,186
Student Support$2,671
Administration$1,687
Operations$2,109
Other$1,406
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,058 spent per student, an estimated $6,228 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
46%
State government
39.6%
Local (property tax)
46.4%
Federal programs
14.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Irle Elementary School
↓
High School
Glasgow High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyValley County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGlasgow K-12 Schools →
Phone: (406)228-2485
NCES ID: 301242000880
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Glasgow seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Glasgow K-12 Schools
Elem
Irle Elementary School
358 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
High
Glasgow High School
234 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
11 Lasar Drive, Glasgow, MT 59230
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.