Summary:
The Hellgate Elementary district in Montana contains two elementary schools: Hellgate Elementary Primary Grades (grades PK-1) and Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades (grades 2-3). These schools serve a population with a relatively high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates of over 30%.
While Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades had previously ranked 61st out of 332 Montana elementary schools in 2022-2023, the school has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping to 182nd out of 401 schools in 2024-2025. This drop in performance relative to other schools in the state is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation. Additionally, the lower grade levels at Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades have lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the overall Hellgate Elementary district and the state of Montana.
On a positive note, the Hellgate Elementary Primary Grades school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9, which may contribute to better learning outcomes for students in the early grades. However, the higher student-teacher ratio of 14.9 at Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades could be a factor in the observed performance gap between the lower and primary grade levels.
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