Serving 691 students in grades 6-8, Helena 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 34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Helena Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helena Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Helena Middle School?
691 students attend Helena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Helena Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helena Middle School?
Helena Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helena Middle School offer ?
Helena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Helena Middle School part of?
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