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Hellgate Middle School

2375 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59802Hellgate Elem →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
329
Students
Total enrolled
$12,622
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 329 students in grades 07–08 in Missoula, Montana.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,622 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
16.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Hellgate Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Missoula, Montana, serving grades 07–08 with 329 students. The district invests $12,622 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Hellgate Middle School

329
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution160 male · 169 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Student Composition
86%
Asian1%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 301386001010

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,622Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,622
State avg
$23,403
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,554
Student Support$2,398
Administration$1,515
Operations$1,893
Other$1,262
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,622 spent per student, an estimated $5,592 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
45%
State government
40.2%
Local (property tax)
45.3%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hellgate Elem Lower GradesHellgate El Primary Grades
↓
Middle
Hellgate El Intermediate
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyMissoula County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHellgate Elem →
Phone: (406)721-2452
NCES ID: 301386001010
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Missoula seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hellgate Elem
Mid
Hellgate El Intermediate
520 students · 04–06
Elem
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
338 students · 02–03
Elem
Hellgate El Primary Grades
311 students · PK–01
District School Rankings
Location
2375 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59802
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.