Helena Flats 7-8
Tel:
(406) 257-2301
- Helena Flats 7-8 serves 44 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Helena Flats 7-8 placed in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Helena Flats 7-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Helena Flats 7-8's student population of 44 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
Total Students | 44 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Helena Flats 7-8 is ranked within the top 20% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Helena Flats 7-8 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #103 out of 718 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 11% |
Asian | 2% | 1% |
Hispanic | n/a | 5% |
Black | n/a | 1% |
White | 96% | 78% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.37 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 40% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Helena Flats Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Helena Flats 7-8 is Glacier High School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Evergreen Junior High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Helena Flats School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalispell Helena Flats School Grades: PK-6 | 206 students
0.0 miles
1000 Helena Flats Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 257-2301 0.0 PK-6 206 - Kalispell East Evergreen School Grades: PK-4 | 404 students
2.0 miles
585 E. Evergreen
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1121 2.0 PK-4 404 - Kalispell Evergreen Junior High School Grades: 5-8 | 336 students
2.3 miles
20 West Evergreen Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-1131 2.3 5-8 336 - Kalispell Edgerton School Grades: PK-5 | 600 students
3.0 miles
1400 Whitefish Stage
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4040 3.0 PK-5 600 - Kalispell Glacier High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,367 student
4.3 miles
375 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 758-8600 4.3 9-12 1,367
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