Porter Middle School vs. Hellgate Middle School
Should I attend Porter Middle School or Hellgate Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Porter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hellgate Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 591 students in grades 6-8, Porter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 345 students in grades 7-8, Hellgate Middle School 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 46% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
591 students
345 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#172 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
188
-
Grade 7 Students
194
168
Grade 8 Students
209
177
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
10%
3%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
81%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
