Poplar 5-6 School vs St Ignatius Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 670 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar 5-6 School
Poplar · Public middle · Grades 5–6
124 students
St Ignatius Middle School
St Ignatius · Public middle · Grades 6–8
128 students
| Measure | Poplar 5-6 School Poplar, Montana | St Ignatius Middle School St Ignatius, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 102 | #93 of 102 |
| National rank | #14977 of 15,369 | #14140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 124 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Poplar | St Ignatius |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 11.4).
- •St Ignatius Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •St Ignatius Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Poplar 5-6 School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 12.8).
- •St Ignatius Middle School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 124.
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 Poplar 5-6 School better than St Ignatius Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), St Ignatius Middle School ranks higher (17.8 vs 11.4 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 Poplar 5-6 School and St Ignatius Middle School?
About 670 km in a straight line, between Poplar and St Ignatius in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar 5-6 School: 124. St Ignatius Middle School: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar 5-6 School and St Ignatius Middle School rank in Montana?
Poplar 5-6 School is 99th of 102 and St Ignatius Middle School is 93rd of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).