Missoula Elem School District
School District · Missoula, Montana
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,401
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#32 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,401
+$133 vs Montana median
District size
5,177 students
Much larger than Montana median
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 7.1/10, Missoula Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chief Charlo School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Missoula Elem students show an average math proficiency of 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.
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 7.1/10. 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?
Chief Charlo School is the highest-rated school in Missoula Elem with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Missoula Elem?
Across schools in Missoula Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. 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 7.1/10 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 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.0%
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 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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