Porter Middle School vs Target Range 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 3.0 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
Target Range 7-8
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
134 students
| Measure | Porter Middle School Missoula, Montana | Target Range 7-8 Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 102 | #12 of 102 |
| National rank | #7318 of 15,369 | #3396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 579 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Target Range 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 51.5).
- •Target Range 7-8 does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Target Range 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Target Range 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 57.5%).
- •Porter Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.1).
- •Porter Middle School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 134.
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 Target Range 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Target Range 7-8 ranks higher (69.8 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 Porter Middle School and Target Range 7-8?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porter Middle School: 579. Target Range 7-8: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porter Middle School and Target Range 7-8 rank in Montana?
Porter Middle School is 49th of 102 and Target Range 7-8 is 12th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).