L A Muldown School vs Whitefish Middle 5-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L A Muldown School
Whitefish · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
661 students
Whitefish Middle 5-8
Whitefish · Public middle · Grades 5–8
657 students
| Measure | L A Muldown School Whitefish, Montana | Whitefish Middle 5-8 Whitefish, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 267 | #8 of 102 |
| National rank | #8921 of 50,301 | #2954 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 661 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 49% |
| city | Whitefish | Whitefish |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L A Muldown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 71.9).
- •L A Muldown School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Whitefish Middle 5-8 does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Whitefish Middle 5-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 28.7%).
- •L A Muldown School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •L A Muldown School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 657.
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 L A Muldown School better than Whitefish Middle 5-8?
On the Success Index (US), L A Muldown School ranks higher (73.5 vs 71.9 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 L A Muldown School and Whitefish Middle 5-8?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whitefish and Whitefish in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L A Muldown School: 661. Whitefish Middle 5-8: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L A Muldown School and Whitefish Middle 5-8 rank in Montana?
L A Muldown School is 34th of 267 and Whitefish Middle 5-8 is 8th of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).