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Hellgate Middle School vs. Frenchtown 6-8

Should you attend Hellgate Middle School or Frenchtown 6-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Hellgate Middle School
2375 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Frenchtown 6-8
17620 Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hellgate Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 300 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 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
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 American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 319 students in grades 6-8, Frenchtown 6-8 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 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
300 students
319 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hellgate Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frenchtown 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hellgate Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frenchtown 6-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hellgate Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frenchtown 6-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hellgate Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hellgate Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown 6-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#150 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 30%)
#399 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hellgate Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frenchtown 6-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in MT)
32%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hellgate Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hellgate Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frenchtown 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hellgate Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hellgate Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frenchtown 6-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hellgate Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frenchtown 6-8 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
102
Grade 7 Students
153
110
Grade 8 Students
147
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hellgate Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hellgate Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Frenchtown 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hellgate Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hellgate Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frenchtown 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hellgate Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hellgate Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frenchtown 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hellgate Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hellgate Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frenchtown 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hellgate Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hellgate Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frenchtown 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hellgate Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hellgate Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frenchtown 6-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hellgate Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hellgate Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frenchtown 6-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hellgate Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hellgate Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frenchtown 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hellgate Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hellgate Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frenchtown 6-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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