Frank Brattin Middle Schl vs Townsend 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 380 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
Townsend 7-8
Townsend · Public middle · Grades 7–8
114 students
| Measure | Frank Brattin Middle Schl Colstrip, Montana | Townsend 7-8 Townsend, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 102 | #52 of 102 |
| National rank | #10109 of 15,369 | #7562 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 119 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 119 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Colstrip | Townsend |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Townsend 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 38.7).
- •Townsend 7-8 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Townsend 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Townsend 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 40.3%).
- •Frank Brattin Middle Schl does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.3).
- •Frank Brattin Middle Schl is the larger school with 119 students compared with 114.
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 Townsend 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Townsend 7-8 ranks higher (50.5 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 Townsend 7-8?
About 380 km in a straight line, between Colstrip and Townsend in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl: 119. Townsend 7-8: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Brattin Middle Schl and Townsend 7-8 rank in Montana?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl is 74th of 102 and Townsend 7-8 is 52nd of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).