Deer Park 6-8 vs Glacier Gateway Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park 6-8
Columbia Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
48 students
Glacier Gateway Elem
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Deer Park 6-8 Columbia Falls, Montana | Glacier Gateway Elem Columbia Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #218 of 267 |
| National rank | – | #37874 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 48 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 48 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 35% |
| 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 31.0).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 35%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 45%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 98.9%).
- •Glacier Gateway Elem does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Glacier Gateway Elem is the larger school with 471 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 Deer Park 6-8 better than Glacier Gateway Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park 6-8 ranks higher (84.8 vs 31.0 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 Deer Park 6-8 and Glacier Gateway Elem?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Columbia Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park 6-8: 48. Glacier Gateway Elem: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park 6-8 and Glacier Gateway Elem rank in Montana?
Deer Park 6-8 is unranked and Glacier Gateway Elem is 218th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).