Serving 40 students in grades 7-8, Helena Flats 7-8 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Helena Flats 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 8.6 square miles in Kalispell, MT. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helena Flats 7-8's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
40 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Rankings
Helena Flats 7-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helena Flats 7-8 is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 1996–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
2%
1%
White
82%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
14%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helena Flats 7-8's ranking?
Helena Flats 7-8 is ranked #567 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Helena Flats 7-8 often compared to?
Helena Flats 7-8is often viewed alongside schools like Kalispell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Helena Flats 7-8?
40 students attend Helena Flats 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Helena Flats 7-8 students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helena Flats 7-8?
Helena Flats 7-8 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helena Flats 7-8 offer ?
Helena Flats 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Helena Flats 7-8 part of?
Helena Flats 7-8 is part of Helena Flats Elementary School District.
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