Hellgate Middle School

www.hellgate.k12.mt.us/domain/20

329 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hellgate Middle School, located at 2385 Flynn Lane in Missoula, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Hellgate Elementary School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between primary education and high school, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent student body. The campus is situated in a quiet residential area of Missoula, providing a focused environment for students in grades 6 through 8.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities and extracurricular activities. By emphasizing student engagement and fostering a supportive community culture, Hellgate Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests, leadership potential, and collaborative skills in a structured and encouraging setting.

329

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hellgate Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	2

White
282 (85.7 %)
Two or More
15 (4.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.3 %)
American Indian
13 (4.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hellgate Elem
Phone:	(406)721-2452
Website:	http://www.hellgate.k12.mt.us/domain/20
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 168