Hawthorne School vs Saddle Peak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 251 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Saddle Peak Elementary
Belgrade · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
416 students
| Measure | Hawthorne School Missoula, Montana | Saddle Peak Elementary Belgrade, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 267 | #104 of 267 |
| National rank | #9861 of 50,301 | #20233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 417 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Missoula | Belgrade |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 57.1).
- •Hawthorne School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Hawthorne School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Saddle Peak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 53.5%).
- •Hawthorne School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Hawthorne School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 416.
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 Hawthorne School better than Saddle Peak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne School ranks higher (72.1 vs 57.1 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 Hawthorne School and Saddle Peak Elementary?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Belgrade in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne School: 417. Saddle Peak Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne School and Saddle Peak Elementary rank in Montana?
Hawthorne School is 36th of 267 and Saddle Peak Elementary is 104th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).