- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Hellgate Middle School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 301386001010 · Missoula, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hellgate El Intermediate (517 students)
Hellgate Middle School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hellgate Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hellgate El In
Hellgate El Intermediate
517 students
- This school
Hellgate Middle School
326 students
- Hellgate El Pr
Hellgate El Primary Grades
316 students
- Hellgate Elem
Hellgate Elem Lower Grades
305 students
What this shows Hellgate Middle School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hellgate Middle School compares
Hellgate Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for Hellgate Elem reports $11,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.