Chief Charlo School vs Lolo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Charlo School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Lolo Middle School
Lolo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
239 students
| Measure | Chief Charlo School Missoula, Montana | Lolo Middle School Lolo, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 267 | #55 of 102 |
| National rank | #20116 of 50,301 | #7815 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 414 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Missoula | Lolo |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chief Charlo School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 49.2).
- •Chief Charlo School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Chief Charlo School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Lolo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 39.4%).
- •Chief Charlo School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 239.
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 Chief Charlo School better than Lolo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chief Charlo School ranks higher (57.2 vs 49.2 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 Chief Charlo School and Lolo Middle School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Lolo in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Charlo School: 414. Lolo Middle School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Charlo School and Lolo Middle School rank in Montana?
Chief Charlo School is 101st of 267 and Lolo Middle School is 55th of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).