Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades

2365 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 333 students in grades 2-3, Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30% in MT
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades's student population of 333 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#173 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
83%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #173 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades?
333 students attend Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades?
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades has a student ration of 14:1, 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
What school district is Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades part of?
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades is part of Hellgate Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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