Missoula TEACH Academy vs Porter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Missoula TEACH Academy
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
84 students
Porter Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Missoula TEACH Academy Missoula, Montana | Porter Middle School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 267 | #49 of 102 |
| National rank | #32197 of 50,301 | #7318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 84 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 84 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Porter Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 39.6).
- •Porter Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 69%).
- •Porter Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 21.0).
- •Porter Middle School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 84.
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 Missoula TEACH Academy better than Porter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Porter Middle School ranks higher (51.5 vs 39.6 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 Missoula TEACH Academy and Porter Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Missoula TEACH Academy: 84. Porter Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Missoula TEACH Academy and Porter Middle School rank in Montana?
Missoula TEACH Academy is 190th of 267 and Porter Middle School is 49th of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).