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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 59801

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Schools

1,662

Students

5-star school

Top rankedWashington Middle School22^nd of 222 Montana middle schools

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Biggest riser

Washington Middle School up 4 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The zip code 59801 in Montana is home to a single standout middle school, Washington Middle School. This institution consistently ranks among the top 10% of middle schools in the state, earning a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years. Compared to the Missoula Elementary district and the state of Montana, Washington Middle School demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Washington Middle School's success can be attributed to several factors, including its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.3 and efficient resource allocation, with $9,037 spent per student in the 2018-2019 school year. The school serves a diverse student population, with 29.45% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2024-2025 school year, indicating its ability to provide a quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overall, Washington Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution in the region, consistently outpacing its peers in academic metrics and maintaining a strong reputation for educational excellence. Its success can serve as a model for other middle schools in the area, demonstrating the positive impact of effective teaching, efficient resource allocation, and a commitment to serving a diverse student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Porter Middle School	Public	6-8	2510 Central Avenue	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4060	579	37	15.5	57.5%	450 (77.7%)	21 (3.6%)	34 (5.9%)	18 (3.1%)	48 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	35.4	153^rd of 222 public middle schools	31.1%		49.2	58^th of 123 public middle schools	52.8%	95	34.6	25.6	$13,509
Meadow Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	4210 Reserve	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4045	414	27	15.1	40.3%	346 (83.6%)	10 (2.4%)	25 (6.0%)	9 (2.2%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	60.9	78^th of 222 public middle schools	64.9%		67.9	36^th of 123 public middle schools	70.7%	42	49.3	41.2	$15,062
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	645 West Central Ave	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4085	669	41	16.3	29.4%	578 (86.4%)	9 (1.3%)	30 (4.5%)	13 (1.9%)	28 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	81.1	22^nd of 222 public middle schools	90.1%		74.2	26^th of 123 public middle schools	78.9%	4	63.4	55.8	$12,496

Cities Near Zip Code 59801

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Missoula	0.52 mi	25	63^rd
Lolo	4.16 mi	4	142^nd
Bonner	7.95 mi	4	98^th
Frenchtown	13.77 mi	5	67^th
Florence	15.16 mi	3	62^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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