Lowell School vs Paxson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
Paxson School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Lowell School Missoula, Montana | Paxson School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 267 | #57 of 267 |
| National rank | #38339 of 50,301 | #13598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 354 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paxson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 30.3).
- •Paxson School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Paxson School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Paxson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 86.4%).
- •Lowell School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •Paxson School is the larger school with 415 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lowell School better than Paxson School?
On the Success Index (US), Paxson School ranks higher (66.8 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 Lowell School and Paxson School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell School: 354. Paxson School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell School and Paxson School rank in Montana?
Lowell School is 223rd of 267 and Paxson School is 57th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).