Serving 454 students in grades 6-8, East Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Valley Middle School's student population of 454 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Valley Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
78%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
32%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Valley Middle School's ranking?
East Valley Middle School is ranked #468 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are East Valley Middle School often compared to?
East Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C R Anderson Middle School, Helena Middle School, Chief Joseph Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend East Valley Middle School?
454 students attend East Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of East Valley Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Valley Middle School?
East Valley Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Valley Middle School offer ?
East Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Valley Middle School part of?
East Valley Middle School is part of East Helena K-12 School District.
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