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 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 482 students in East Helena K-12 School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Montana.
Public Middle School in East Helena K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
East Helena K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.39
# American Indian Students
70 Students
3,993 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
12%
# Asian Students
9 Students
208 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
1,900 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
11 Students
196 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
1,718 Students
26,592 Students
% White Students
88%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
62 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
1,491 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
28
# Students in K Grade:
178
358
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
345
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
343
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
334
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
1,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
7,610
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
41
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
54
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
43
# Students in 12th Grade:
129
41
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,731 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,132 is less than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has declined by 57% over four school years.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,952 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
