How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DeSmet 6-8 | Hellgate Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Missoula, MT | Missoula, MT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 37 | 326 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 31.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | DeSmet 6-8 | Hellgate Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,614 | $11,166 |
| District | DeSmet Elementary | Hellgate Elementary School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DeSmet 6-8 | Hellgate Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.1% | 80.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% | 4.0% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DeSmet 6-8 | Hellgate Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 89:1 | 346:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.9% | 36.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.