Jeannette Rankin El vs Porter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jeannette Rankin El
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
Porter Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Jeannette Rankin El Missoula, Montana | Porter Middle School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 267 | #49 of 102 |
| National rank | #8146 of 50,301 | #7318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 39% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jeannette Rankin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 51.5).
- •Jeannette Rankin El does better on math proficiency (71% vs 39%).
- •Jeannette Rankin El does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Jeannette Rankin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 57.5%).
- •Porter Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.3).
- •Porter Middle School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 457.
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 Jeannette Rankin El better than Porter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jeannette Rankin El ranks higher (74.7 vs 51.5 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 Jeannette Rankin El and Porter Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jeannette Rankin El: 457. Porter Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jeannette Rankin El and Porter Middle School rank in Montana?
Jeannette Rankin El is 29th of 267 and Porter Middle School is 49th of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).