Porter Middle School vs Russell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Porter Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
Russell School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
| Measure | Porter Middle School Missoula, Montana | Russell School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 102 | #81 of 267 |
| National rank | #7318 of 15,369 | #16885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 579 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 51.5).
- •Russell School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Russell School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Russell School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 57.5%).
- •Russell School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.6).
- •Porter Middle School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 375.
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 Porter Middle School better than Russell School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell School ranks higher (61.9 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 Porter Middle School and Russell School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porter Middle School: 579. Russell School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porter Middle School and Russell School rank in Montana?
Porter Middle School is 49th of 102 and Russell School is 81st of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).