Frank Brattin Middle Schl vs Poplar 5-6 School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 270 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
Poplar 5-6 School
Poplar · Public middle · Grades 5–6
124 students
| Measure | Frank Brattin Middle Schl Colstrip, Montana | Poplar 5-6 School Poplar, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 102 | #99 of 102 |
| National rank | #10109 of 15,369 | #14977 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 119 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Colstrip | Poplar |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Brattin Middle Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 11.4).
- •Frank Brattin Middle Schl does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Frank Brattin Middle Schl does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Frank Brattin Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 100%).
- •Poplar 5-6 School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.9).
- •Poplar 5-6 School is the larger school with 124 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 Poplar 5-6 School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank Brattin Middle Schl ranks higher (38.7 vs 11.4 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 Poplar 5-6 School?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Colstrip and Poplar in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl: 119. Poplar 5-6 School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Brattin Middle Schl and Poplar 5-6 School rank in Montana?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl is 74th of 102 and Poplar 5-6 School is 99th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).