Very Good
#180 of 603 schools in MT
Top 30% in state
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
Elementary School · Hellgate Elem · Missoula, MT
An elementary school in Missoula, MT where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2385 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59808
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hellgate Elem Lower Grades score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hellgate Elem Lower Grades 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Sussex SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Lowell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 335 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #3 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 Elem Lower Grades is listed in Hellgate Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades is a public elementary school in Missoula, MT, part of Hellgate Elem, serving approximately 343 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
What grades does Hellgate Elem Lower Grades serve?
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Hellgate Elem Lower Grades?
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellgate Elem Lower Grades?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellgate Elem Lower Grades is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hellgate Elem Lower Grades rank in MT?
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades ranks #180 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Hellgate Elem Lower Grades's MySchoolScout rating?
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Hellgate Elem Lower Grades?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hellgate Elem Lower Grades has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hellgate Elem Lower Grades a charter school?
No, Hellgate Elem Lower Grades is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hellgate Elem Lower Grades a Title I school?
No, Hellgate Elem Lower Grades is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hellgate Elem Lower Grades?
35.6% of students at Hellgate Elem Lower Grades 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Missoula County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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