Columbia Falls Jr HS vs Deer Park 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Falls Jr HS
Columbia Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
Deer Park 6-8
Columbia Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
48 students
| Measure | Columbia Falls Jr HS Columbia Falls, Montana | Deer Park 6-8 Columbia Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 102 | – |
| National rank | #7870 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 48 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 48 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 69.5% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Columbia Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 48.9).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 46%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 64%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 98.9%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS is the larger school with 547 students compared with 48.
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 Columbia Falls Jr HS better than Deer Park 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park 6-8 ranks higher (84.8 vs 48.9 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 Columbia Falls Jr HS and Deer Park 6-8?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Columbia Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Falls Jr HS: 547. Deer Park 6-8: 48. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Falls Jr HS and Deer Park 6-8 rank in Montana?
Columbia Falls Jr HS is 57th of 102 and Deer Park 6-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).