Best Schools in Westside, Missoula, MT
Westside, Missoula, MT has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,286 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Westside greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Westside, Missoula, MT
The top high schools in Westside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hellgate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1304 Students
2. Big Sky High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1186 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westside, Missoula, MT
The top middle schools in Westside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hellgate Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 329 Students
2. Hellgate El Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 520 Students
3. Porter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westside, Missoula, MT
The top elementary schools in Westside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawthorne School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
2. Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 338 Students
3. Lowell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
4. Hellgate El Primary Grades
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hellgate Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 311 Students
5. Missoula Valley Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Missoula Valley Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 47 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Westside, Missoula, MT
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Westside, Missoula, MT has a total population of 6,195 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Westside, Missoula, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Westside, Missoula, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
92.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
84.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westside, Missoula, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Westside, Missoula, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Westside, Missoula, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Westside, Missoula, MT
How many schools are in Westside, Missoula, MT?
Westside, Missoula, MT has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,286 students in total.
How do schools in Westside perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Westside score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Westside greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Westside?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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