Gardiner 7-8 vs Hot Springs 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 417 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner 7-8
Gardiner · Public middle · Grades 7–8
26 students
Hot Springs 7-8
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–8
26 students
| Measure | Gardiner 7-8 Gardiner, Montana | Hot Springs 7-8 Hot Springs, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 26 | 26 |
| Enrollment | 26 | 26 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 10% |
| city | Gardiner | Hot Springs |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 20.9).
- •Gardiner 7-8 does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 10%).
- •Gardiner 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 10%).
- •Gardiner 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 57.7%).
- •Gardiner 7-8 does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.0).
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 Gardiner 7-8 better than Hot Springs 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner 7-8 ranks higher (72.7 vs 20.9 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 Gardiner 7-8 and Hot Springs 7-8?
About 417 km in a straight line, between Gardiner and Hot Springs in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner 7-8: 26. Hot Springs 7-8: 26. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner 7-8 and Hot Springs 7-8 rank in Montana?
Gardiner 7-8 is unranked and Hot Springs 7-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).