Hellgate El Intermediate vs Lowell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hellgate El Intermediate
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 4–6
517 students
Lowell School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
| Measure | Hellgate El Intermediate Missoula, Montana | Lowell School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 102 | #223 of 267 |
| National rank | #4660 of 15,369 | #38339 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 517 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hellgate El Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 30.3).
- •Hellgate El Intermediate does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Hellgate El Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Hellgate El Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 86.4%).
- •Lowell School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.1).
- •Hellgate El Intermediate is the larger school with 517 students compared with 354.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Hellgate El Intermediate better than Lowell School?
On the Success Index (US), Hellgate El Intermediate ranks higher (63.7 vs 30.3 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 Hellgate El Intermediate and Lowell School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hellgate El Intermediate: 517. Lowell School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hellgate El Intermediate and Lowell School rank in Montana?
Hellgate El Intermediate is 21st of 102 and Lowell School is 223rd of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).