Serving 305 students in grades 2-3, Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lower Grade Hellgate's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Missoula, MT, covering approximately 37.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 8.1 miles to the furthest point of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades ranks within the top 10% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 696 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades's ranking?
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades is ranked #69 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades often compared to?
Hellgate Elementary Lower Gradesis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne School, Chief Charlo School, Paxson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades?
305 students attend Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades?
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades offer ?
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades part of?
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades is part of Hellgate Elementary School District.
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