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4.9 avg / 10

East Helena K-12 School District

School District · East Helena, Montana

Students: 1,915
Teachers (FTE): 110
Estimated Scores: 40%

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,003

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

How this district compares

Montana rank

#139 of 153

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Montana avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,003

$3,265 vs Montana median

District size

1,915 students

Much larger than Montana median

About East Helena K-12

East Helena K-12 is a East Helena, Montana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,915 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $10,003 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.9/10, East Helena K-12 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Radley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, East Helena K-12 students show an average math proficiency of 37.4% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in East Helena K-12, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.0%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in East Helena K-12 with test data.

District Details

State
Montana
City
East Helena
Total Enrollment
1,915
Teachers (FTE)
110
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Helena K-12?

East Helena K-12 has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for East Helena K-12?

The average composite rating for East Helena K-12 is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in East Helena K-12?

East Helena K-12 spends $10,003 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in East Helena K-12?

The average student-teacher ratio in East Helena K-12 is 17.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in East Helena K-12?

Radley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in East Helena K-12 with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in East Helena K-12?

Across schools in East Helena K-12 with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does East Helena K-12 compare to other districts in Montana?

East Helena K-12 has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
37.4%
ELA Proficiency
45.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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