Franklin School vs Hellgate El Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Hellgate El Intermediate
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 4–6
517 students
| Measure | Franklin School Missoula, Montana | Hellgate El Intermediate Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 267 | #21 of 102 |
| National rank | #26483 of 50,301 | #4660 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 274 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hellgate El Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 48.0).
- •Hellgate El Intermediate does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Hellgate El Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Hellgate El Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 80.3%).
- •Franklin School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 19.1).
- •Hellgate El Intermediate is the larger school with 517 students compared with 274.
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 Franklin School better than Hellgate El Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Hellgate El Intermediate ranks higher (63.7 vs 48.0 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 Franklin School and Hellgate El Intermediate?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin School: 274. Hellgate El Intermediate: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin School and Hellgate El Intermediate rank in Montana?
Franklin School is 149th of 267 and Hellgate El Intermediate is 21st of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).