Hellgate Elem School District
School District · Missoula, Montana
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,166
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,166
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#27 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,166
$2,102 vs Montana median
District size
1,460 students
Much larger than Montana median
About Hellgate Elem
Hellgate Elem is a Missoula, Montana school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,460 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $11,166 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Hellgate Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hellgate Elem Lower Grades, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Hellgate Elem students show an average math proficiency of 47.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Hellgate Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hellgate Elem with test data.
Schools in Hellgate Elem
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Missoula
- Total Enrollment
- 1,460
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hellgate Elem?
Hellgate Elem has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hellgate Elem?
The average composite rating for Hellgate Elem is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hellgate Elem?
Hellgate Elem spends $11,166 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hellgate Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hellgate Elem is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hellgate Elem?
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades is the highest-rated school in Hellgate Elem with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Hellgate Elem?
Across schools in Hellgate Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hellgate Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Hellgate Elem has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MT
Compare Hellgate Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Helena Elem (13)
- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
- East Helena K-12 (5)
- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- Centerville Elem (5)
- Lockwood K-12 (4)
- Baker K-12 Schools (4)
- Belgrade Elem (4)
- Corvallis K-12 Schools (4)
- Frenchtown K-12 Schools (4)
- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
- Havre Elem (4)
- Laurel Elem (4)
- Lewistown Elem (4)
- Malta K-12 Schools (4)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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