C+
Average
60/100

Porter Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2510 Central Avenue, Missoula, MT 59804
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Montana
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
590
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%43/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (+10 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (+1 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%45%reading +10 pts, math +0 pts70th percentile (list)
Black—10%math -10 pts0th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading -7 pts, math -15 pts15th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native27%17%reading +7 pts, math +4 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income59%40%reading +23 pts, math +13 pts91st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2510 Central Avenue
City Missoula
ZIP Code 59804
District 3018570
NCES School ID 301857000565
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59804

Understanding the community around Porter Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,551
Per Capita Income $43,287
Poverty Rate 0.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%
High School or Higher 96.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $441,300
Median Rent $1,118
Owner-Occupied 63.1%
Renter-Occupied 36.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Porter Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.3%
American Indian 8.0%
Hispanic/Latino 6.1%
Black 3.6%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More Races 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 590
Teachers (FTE) 37.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Porter Middle School?
Porter Middle School has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Porter Middle School?
Porter Middle School has 590 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Porter Middle School serve?
Porter Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Porter Middle School receive per student?
Porter Middle School receives $13,532 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Porter Middle School in 59804 ▼
Avg Home Value
$676,706
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,954
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
36.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026