Best High Schools in Missoula, MT

Missoula, MT has 11 high schools with 5,574 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Missoula score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Missoula meet expectations.

1. Hellgate High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1304 Students

2. Sentinel High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1378 Students

3. Alberton High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alberton K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students

4. Frenchtown High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Frenchtown K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students

5. Florence-carlton Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence-carlton K-12 Schls • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students

6. Big Sky High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1186 Students

7. Seeley-swan High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students

8. Arlee High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arlee H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students

Best Middle Schools in Missoula, MT

Missoula, MT has 19 middle schools with 3,738 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Missoula score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Missoula meet expectations.

1. Hellgate Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 329 Students

2. Seeley Lake 7-8

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seeley Lake Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 36 Students

3. Potomac 7-8

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Potomac Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students

4. Washington Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Missoula Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students

5. Hellgate El Intermediate

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 520 Students

6. Target Range 7-8

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Target Range Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 137 Students

7. Lolo Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lolo Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 217 Students

8. Meadow Hill Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Missoula Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

9. Clinton 7-8

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clinton Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 30 Students

10. Porter Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Missoula Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Missoula, MT

Missoula, MT has 31 elementary schools with 7,677 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Missoula score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Missoula meet expectations.

1. Elk City School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 11 Students

2. Rattlesnake Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students

3. Jeannette Rankin El

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 461 Students

4. Paxson School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students

5. Lewis & Clark School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students

6. Hawthorne School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

7. Target Range School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Target Range Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students

8. Frenchtown Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Frenchtown K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 442 Students

9. Hellgate Elem Lower Grades

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 338 Students

10. Chief Charlo School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Missoula, MT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Missoula, MT has a total population of 92,216 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Missoula, MT

16,989

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Missoula, MT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

34.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

29.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Missoula, MT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Missoula, MT.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,500 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Missoula, MT Internet Health Assessment.

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