Porter Middle School

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579 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Porter Middle School, located at 2510 Central Avenue in Missoula, Montana, serves as a key educational institution within the Missoula County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Porter Middle School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while helping them develop into responsible and engaged members of the community.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as math, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective options that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. Beyond the classroom, Porter Middle School promotes a culture of involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities encourage students to build leadership skills, foster teamwork, and develop lasting connections with their peers and staff within the Missoula community.

579

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porter Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	34
Black	21
Asian	18
Two or More	8
American Indian	48

White
450 (77.7%)
American Indian
48 (8.3%)
Hispanic
34 (5.9%)
Black
21 (3.6%)
Asian
18 (3.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)

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:	Missoula Elem
Phone:	(406)542-4060
Website:	http://www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 188

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 182