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#418 of 603 schools in MT
Desmet 6-8
Middle School · Desmet Elem · Missoula, MT
A Desmet Elem middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
6355 Padre Lane, Missoula, MT 59808
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desmet 6-8 score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desmet 6-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Missoula), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,795
Median home value
$419,800
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate EL IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 4–6 | 3.1 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Hellgate Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 3.1 mi | 300 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desmet Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desmet 6-8 is listed in DeSmet Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desmet 6-8
Desmet 6-8 is a public middle school in Missoula, MT, part of Desmet Elem, serving approximately 37 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desmet 6-8
What grades does Desmet 6-8 serve?
Desmet 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Desmet 6-8?
Desmet 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desmet 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Desmet 6-8 is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desmet 6-8 rank in MT?
Desmet 6-8 ranks #418 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Desmet 6-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Desmet 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desmet 6-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desmet 6-8 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desmet 6-8 a charter school?
No, Desmet 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desmet 6-8 a Title I school?
No, Desmet 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desmet 6-8?
100.0% of students at Desmet 6-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Missoula County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (406) 549-4994
- Area population (ZIP 59808)
- 22,804
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59808; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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