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Porter Middle School

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

About Porter Middle School

Porter Middle School is a public middle school in Missoula, Montana, for students in grades 6–8. The school has about 590 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1, which helps with structured learning and consistent support for students. Porter Middle School has a full curriculum that meets state standards. The core subjects are math, English language arts, science, and social studies. There are also electives that let students explore and learn new skills. The school has a wide range of students and focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that encourages academic progress, responsibility, and teamwork. According to USA News, 29% of students at Porter Middle School were proficient in math and 45% were proficient in reading, which shows that they did better in literacy than in math. The school is part of the local public school district, which means it gets money from the district for programs, teaching materials, and student support services. People say that Missoula is a great place for families because there are lots of outdoor activities and ways to get involved in the community. This makes the school a better place to be. Porter Middle School has steady academic results, a welcoming atmosphere, and opportunities to learn and improve.

Porter Middle School Contact Information

Address

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

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Phone

(406) 542-4060

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 45% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
590
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 118 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Porter Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79.32%
Asian 2.03%
Hispanic 6.1%
Black 3.56%
Two+ Races 0.85%
Native Am. 7.97%
White
79.32%
Asian
2.03%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
3.56%
Two+ Races
0.85%
Native Am.
7.97%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 590
49.15%
290 Female
50.85%
300 Male

Student Population

590 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

295 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Missoula County Public Schools received a grant to expand behavioral health services in multiple schools, including on-site mental health support at Porter Middle School, enhancing student well-being and access to care

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to learn a language?

Ans. Yes, students can learn languages other than English, like Spanish and French.

Q2: Are there programs at the school that help students with STEM?

Ans. Yes, there are clubs for coding, robotics, and science.

Q3. How does Porter Middle help students become leaders?

Ans. Students can join the student council, be peer mentors, or lead a club.

Q4. Do students have access to arts programs?

Ans. Yes, there are programs for music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. Does the school encourage people to get involved in the community?

Ans. Yes, students are encouraged to help out with community service projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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