Serving 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Helmville School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helmville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Helmville School's student population of 12 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
12 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Helmville School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helmville School is 0.15, 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
#88 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%

Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
77%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helmville School's ranking?
Helmville School is ranked #88 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Helmville School?
12 students attend Helmville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Helmville School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helmville School?
Helmville School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Helmville School offer ?
Helmville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Helmville School part of?
Helmville School is part of Helmville Elementary School District.
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