Meadow Hill Middle School vs Porter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Hill Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
Porter Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Meadow Hill Middle School Missoula, Montana | Porter Middle School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 102 | #49 of 102 |
| National rank | #5524 of 15,369 | #7318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 39% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 51.5).
- •Meadow Hill Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Porter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Meadow Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 57.5%).
- •Meadow Hill Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •Porter Middle School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 414.
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 Meadow Hill Middle School better than Porter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Hill Middle School ranks higher (59.8 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 Meadow Hill Middle School and Porter Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Hill Middle School: 414. Porter Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Hill Middle School and Porter Middle School rank in Montana?
Meadow Hill Middle School is 30th of 102 and Porter Middle School is 49th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).