Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 vs Hamilton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8
Hamilton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
20 students
Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
460 students
| Measure | Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 Hamilton, Montana | Hamilton Middle School Hamilton, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #62 of 102 |
| National rank | – | #8453 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 20 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 20 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Hamilton | Hamilton |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 31.9).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 80%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.0).
- •Hamilton Middle School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 20.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 better than Hamilton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle School ranks higher (46.3 vs 31.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 and Hamilton Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8: 20. Hamilton Middle School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 and Hamilton Middle School rank in Montana?
Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 is unranked and Hamilton Middle School is 62nd of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).