For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,146 students in Missoula, MT. The top ranked public middle schools in Missoula, MT are Target Range 7-8, Washington Middle School and Hellgate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missoula, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Missoula have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Missoula, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Target Range 7-8
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4095 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-9239
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 549-9239
Gr: 7-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 West Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hellgate Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2375 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Gr: 7-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Hill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4210 Reserve
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4045
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4045
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Desmet 6-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6355 Padre Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 549-4994
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Porter Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Central Avenue
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4060
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Missoula, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
215 South 6th West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050
Gr: K-3 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
215 South 6th West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4065
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4065
Gr: 4-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Missoula, MT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Missoula, MT include Target Range 7-8, Washington Middle School and Hellgate Middle School. Missoula has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
How many public middle schools are located in Missoula?
7 public middle schools are located in Missoula.
What is the racial composition of students in Missoula?
Missoula public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Missoula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Missoula include: Meadow Hill Middle School vs. Porter Middle School, Washington Middle School vs. Porter Middle School, Target Range 7-8 vs. Washington Middle School
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