Missoula Elem School District
School District · Missoula, Montana
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Missoula Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Missoula Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Rattlesnake Elementary School
Missoula · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jeannette Rankin EL
Missoula · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lewis & Clark School
Missoula · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#29 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,401
+$133 vs Montana median
District size
5,177 students
Much larger than Montana median
The short answer
Missoula Elem ranks #29 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Missoula Elem's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rattlesnake Elementary School (8.8/10), Jeannette Rankin EL (8.6/10), and Lewis & Clark School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Missoula Elem schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Missoula Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rattlesnake Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Jeannette Rankin EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Lewis & Clark School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Paxson School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Hawthorne School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Chief Charlo School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Russell School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Washington Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Franklin School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Meadow Hill Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Missoula Elem
Missoula Elem is a Missoula, Montana school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,177 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $13,401 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Missoula Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rattlesnake Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Missoula Elem students show an average math proficiency of 57.9% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Missoula Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Missoula Elem with test data.
Schools in Missoula Elem
12 schools Elementary Schools 9
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Missoula
- Total Enrollment
- 5,177
- Teachers (FTE)
- 360
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Missoula Elem?
Missoula Elem has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Missoula Elem?
The average composite rating for Missoula Elem is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Missoula Elem?
Missoula Elem spends $13,401 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Missoula Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Missoula Elem is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Missoula Elem?
Rattlesnake Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Missoula Elem with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Missoula Elem?
Across schools in Missoula Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Missoula Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Missoula Elem has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 12 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.4%
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Compare Missoula Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Helena Elem (13)
- 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)
- Hellgate 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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