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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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,915 students in East Helena K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in East Helena K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
6 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
1,915 Students
149,768 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
10,949 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
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.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.40
# American Indian Students
51 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
10%
# Asian Students
8 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,583 Students
114,991 Students
% White Students
83%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
143 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
135
12,096
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
10,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
11,776
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
11,496
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
11,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
151
11,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
11,344
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
11,488
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
11,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,938 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,366 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,938
$15,257
Spending / Student
$12,366
$15,346
Best East Helena K-12 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Radley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
226 E Clinton
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7710
Grades: 3-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
East Helena High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2760 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
4010 Gradestake
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7770
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
2520 Valley Drive
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
East Helena, MT 59635
(406) 227-7700
Grades: 1-2
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,915 students.
What is the rank of East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District is ranked #185 out of 349 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Helena K-12 School District?
83% of East Helena K-12 School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Helena K-12 School District?
East Helena K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is East Helena K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,366 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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