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Sleeping Giant Middle Sch

301 View Vista Dr, Livingston, MT 59047Livingston Elem →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
310
Students
Total enrolled
$16,601
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 16% vs nat'l
9.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 36% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 310 students in grades 06–08 in Livingston, Montana.
16% above average funding
District spends $16,601 per pupil, 16% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sleeping Giant Middle Sch is a mid-sized middle in Livingston, Montana, serving grades 06–08 with 310 students. The district invests $16,601 per student — 16% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Sleeping Giant Middle Sch

310
Total Students
9.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
32
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 Distribution161 male · 149 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
90%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 301688001021

Academic Outcomes at Sleeping Giant Middle Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 59047

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,601Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,601
State avg
$23,403
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,305
Student Support$3,154
Administration$1,992
Operations$2,490
Other$1,660
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,601 spent per student, an estimated $7,354 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
35%
State government
40.3%
Local (property tax)
34.9%
Federal programs
24.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,601/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.8:1 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLivingston Elem →
Phone: (406)222-3292
NCES ID: 301688001021
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Livingston seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Livingston Elem
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B A Winans School
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● 53 opp
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247 students · 03–05
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District School Rankings
Location
301 View Vista Dr, Livingston, MT 59047
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.