Frank Brattin Middle Schl vs Pine Butte Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Brattin Middle Schl
Colstrip · Public middle · Grades 6–8
119 students
Pine Butte Elementary Sch
Colstrip · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
| Measure | Frank Brattin Middle Schl Colstrip, Montana | Pine Butte Elementary Sch Colstrip, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 102 | #138 of 267 |
| National rank | #10109 of 15,369 | #24929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 119 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Colstrip | Colstrip |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Butte Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 38.7).
- •Pine Butte Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Pine Butte Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Frank Brattin Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 47.5%).
- •Frank Brattin Middle Schl does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.1).
- •Pine Butte Elementary Sch is the larger school with 217 students compared with 119.
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 Frank Brattin Middle Schl better than Pine Butte Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Butte Elementary Sch ranks higher (50.4 vs 38.7 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 Frank Brattin Middle Schl and Pine Butte Elementary Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Colstrip and Colstrip in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl: 119. Pine Butte Elementary Sch: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Brattin Middle Schl and Pine Butte Elementary Sch rank in Montana?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl is 74th of 102 and Pine Butte Elementary Sch is 138th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).