Porter Middle School vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 2.6 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
Washington Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
669 students
| Measure | Porter Middle School Missoula, Montana | Washington Middle School Missoula, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 102 | #11 of 102 |
| National rank | #7318 of 15,369 | #3372 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 579 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| city | Missoula | Missoula |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 51.5).
- •Washington Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Washington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 57.5%).
- •Porter Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.7).
- •Washington Middle School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 579.
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 Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Middle School ranks higher (69.9 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 Washington Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Missoula and Missoula in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Porter Middle School: 579. Washington Middle School: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Porter Middle School and Washington Middle School rank in Montana?
Porter Middle School is 49th of 102 and Washington Middle School is 11th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).