Excellent
#103 of 603 schools in MT
Top 17% in state
Target Range School
Elementary School · Target Range Elem · Missoula, MT
An elementary school in Missoula, MT where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4095 South Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59804
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Target Range School score 52% 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 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Target Range School 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$74,877
Median home value
$507,300
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Lutheran Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Jeannette Rankin ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 463 | 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.
Target Range Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Target Range School is listed in Target Range Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Target Range School
Target Range School is a public elementary school in Missoula, MT, part of Target Range Elem, serving approximately 415 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Target Range School
What grades does Target Range School serve?
Target Range School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Target Range School?
Target Range School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Target Range School?
The student-teacher ratio at Target Range School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Target Range School rank in MT?
Target Range School ranks #103 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Target Range School's MySchoolScout rating?
Target Range School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Target Range School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Target Range School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Target Range School a charter school?
No, Target Range School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Target Range School a Title I school?
No, Target Range School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Target Range School?
36.1% of students at Target Range School 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Missoula County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (406) 549-9239
- Area population (ZIP 59804)
- 7,942
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 59804; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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