Columbia Falls Jr HS vs L A Muldown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 9.8 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
L A Muldown School
Whitefish · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
661 students
| Measure | Columbia Falls Jr HS Columbia Falls, Montana | L A Muldown School Whitefish, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 102 | #34 of 267 |
| National rank | #7870 of 15,369 | #8921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 547 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Whitefish |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L A Muldown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 48.9).
- •L A Muldown School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Columbia Falls Jr HS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •L A Muldown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 98.9%).
- •L A Muldown School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •L A Muldown School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 547.
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 L A Muldown School?
On the Success Index (US), L A Muldown School ranks higher (73.5 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 L A Muldown School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Whitefish in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Falls Jr HS: 547. L A Muldown School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Falls Jr HS and L A Muldown School rank in Montana?
Columbia Falls Jr HS is 57th of 102 and L A Muldown School is 34th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).