Frenchtown 6-8 vs Hellgate Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frenchtown 6-8
Frenchtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students
Hellgate Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
326 students
| Measure | Frenchtown 6-8 Frenchtown, Montana | Hellgate Middle School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 102 | #25 of 102 |
| National rank | #9269 of 15,369 | #5070 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 311 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 48% |
| city | Frenchtown | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hellgate Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 42.5).
- •Hellgate Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Hellgate Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Frenchtown 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 39.6%).
- •Hellgate Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Hellgate Middle School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 311.
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 Frenchtown 6-8 better than Hellgate Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hellgate Middle School ranks higher (61.9 vs 42.5 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 Frenchtown 6-8 and Hellgate Middle School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Frenchtown and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frenchtown 6-8: 311. Hellgate Middle School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frenchtown 6-8 and Hellgate Middle School rank in Montana?
Frenchtown 6-8 is 69th of 102 and Hellgate Middle School is 25th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).