Hellgate El Intermediate vs Medicine Crow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 445 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
Medicine Crow Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Hellgate El Intermediate Missoula, Montana | Medicine Crow Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 102 | #81 of 102 |
| National rank | #4660 of 15,369 | #10760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 517 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 31% |
| city | Missoula | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hellgate El Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 35.5).
- •Hellgate El Intermediate does better on math proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •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 60.7%).
- •Medicine Crow Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.1).
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 Hellgate El Intermediate better than Medicine Crow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hellgate El Intermediate ranks higher (63.7 vs 35.5 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 Hellgate El Intermediate and Medicine Crow Middle School?
About 445 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hellgate El Intermediate: 517. Medicine Crow Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hellgate El Intermediate and Medicine Crow Middle School rank in Montana?
Hellgate El Intermediate is 21st of 102 and Medicine Crow Middle School is 81st of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).