For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 492 students in East Helena, MT.
The top-ranked public middle school in East Helena, MT is East Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Helena, MT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in East Helena have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Helena, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Kalispell
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
2760 Valley Dr
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in East Helena, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Helena, MT include East Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in East Helena?
2 public middle schools are located in East Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in East Helena?
East Helena public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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