Enrollment
326
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Missoula, MT
Hellgate Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hellgate Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301386001010
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hellgate Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 326
- students enrolled
Hellgate Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Hellgate Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301386001010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hellgate Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hellgate Middle School
Hellgate Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Missoula, Montana, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Montana schools and 46% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hellgate Elem spends $11,930 per pupil, 38% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Missoula's middle schools, it stands alongside Washington Middle School (669 students): Hellgate Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.9:1).
Hellgate Elem also operates Hellgate El Intermediate (517 students) and Hellgate El Primary Grades (316 students) alongside Hellgate Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hellgate Middle School compares
Hellgate Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 92% in Montana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,930
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Hellgate Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hellgate Elem, which includes Hellgate Middle School.
$11,930
Per student
-38%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 40.2%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hellgate Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellgate El Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hellgate El Primary Grades | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hellgate Elem Lower Grades | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hellgate Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Missoula
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
669 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Porter Middle School
Standard public school
579 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Meadow Hill Middle School
Standard public school
414 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Target Range 7-8
Standard public school
134 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Desmet 6-8
Standard public school
37 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hellgate Middle School
How many students attend Hellgate Middle School?
Hellgate Middle School has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Missoula, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellgate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellgate Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hellgate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hellgate Middle School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hellgate Middle School?
Hellgate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hellgate Middle School rank among middle schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Hellgate Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Missoula on the city page.
Is Hellgate Middle School a good school?
Hellgate Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hellgate Elem?
Besides Hellgate Middle School, Hellgate Elem also operates Hellgate El Intermediate (517 students), Hellgate El Primary Grades (316 students), and Hellgate Elem Lower Grades (305 students). See the Hellgate Elem district page for the complete list.
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