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East Helena K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,739 students in East Helena K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in East Helena K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
1,739 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
East Helena K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.38
# American Indian Students
60 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
11%
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
1,528 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
88%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
159
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
163
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,045 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,618 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 52% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,045
$15,306
Spending / Student
$13,618
$15,395
Best East Helena K-12 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Radley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 E Clinton
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
Grades: 3-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Kalispell
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
2760 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
4010 Gradestake
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
Grades: PK-K
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
2520 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: 1-2
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,739 students.
What is the rank of East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District is ranked #199 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Helena K-12 School District?
88% of East Helena K-12 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is East Helena K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,618 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 52% over four school years.
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