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#258 of 603 schools in MT
Top 43% in state
Hellgate EL Intermediate
Middle School · Hellgate Elem · Missoula, MT
A Hellgate Elem middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2385 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59808
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hellgate EL Intermediate score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hellgate EL Intermediate 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Desmet 6-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Porter Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 682 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hellgate Elem
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,166NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hellgate EL Intermediate is listed in Hellgate Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hellgate EL Intermediate
Hellgate EL Intermediate is a public middle school in Missoula, MT, part of Hellgate Elem, serving approximately 525 students in grades 4th-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hellgate EL Intermediate
What grades does Hellgate EL Intermediate serve?
Hellgate EL Intermediate serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Hellgate EL Intermediate?
Hellgate EL Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellgate EL Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellgate EL Intermediate is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hellgate EL Intermediate rank in MT?
Hellgate EL Intermediate ranks #258 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Hellgate EL Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Hellgate EL Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Hellgate EL Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hellgate EL Intermediate has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Hellgate EL Intermediate a charter school?
No, Hellgate EL Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hellgate EL Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Hellgate EL Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hellgate EL Intermediate?
43.6% of students at Hellgate EL Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Missoula County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (406) 721-2160
- Area population (ZIP 59808)
- 22,804
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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