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Washington Middle School vs. Target Range 7-8

Should you attend Washington Middle School or Target Range 7-8? 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
Washington Middle School
645 West Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Target Range 7-8
4095 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59804
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Target Range 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 682 students in grades 6-8, Washington Middle School 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 52% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 129 students in grades 7-8, Target Range 7-8 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
682 students
129 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington 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 Target Range 7-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Target Range 7-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington 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 Target Range 7-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Target Range 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.

Test Scores

#67 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
#57 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington 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 Target Range 7-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in MT)
55-59%
(Top 10% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Target Range Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Target Range Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Target Range 7-8 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
245
-
Grade 7 Students
204
62
Grade 8 Students
233
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Target Range Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Target Range Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Target Range Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Missoula 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 Black at Target Range 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Target Range Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
88%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Target Range Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Target Range Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Target Range Elementary School District 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
25%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Target Range Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Missoula 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 Target Range 7-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Target Range Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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