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Havre Middle School

1441 11th Street West, Havre, MT 59501Havre Elem →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
388
Students
Total enrolled
$12,470
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 388 students in grades 06–08 in Havre, Montana.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,470 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Havre Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Havre, Montana, serving grades 06–08 with 388 students. The district invests $12,470 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Havre Middle School

388
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
26
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 Distribution207 male · 181 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Student Composition
66%
23%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American23%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 301356000406

Academic Outcomes at Havre Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 84th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 59501

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,470Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,470
State avg
$23,403
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,487
Student Support$2,369
Administration$1,496
Operations$1,871
Other$1,247
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,470 spent per student, an estimated $5,524 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
30%
State government
43.0%
Local (property tax)
29.6%
Federal programs
27.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHill County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHavre Elem →
Phone: (406)265-9613
NCES ID: 301356000406
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Havre seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Havre Elem
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Lincoln-McKinley School
301 students · 02–03
● 51 opp
Elem
Sunnyside School
259 students · 04–05
● 51 opp
Elem
Highland Park School
251 students · PK–01
● 51 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1441 11th Street West, Havre, MT 59501
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.