Below Average
#489 of 603 schools in MT
East Valley Middle School
Middle School · East Helena K-12 · East Helena, MT
An East Helena K-12 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1280, East Helena, MT 59635
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Valley Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Valley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,813/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Helena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,664
Median home value
$356,200
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Montana City Middle SchlEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| IntermountainPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–8 | 5.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Helena K-12
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Valley Middle School is listed in East Helena K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Valley Middle School
East Valley Middle School is a public middle school in East Helena, MT, part of East Helena K-12, serving approximately 478 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Valley Middle School
What grades does East Valley Middle School serve?
East Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Valley Middle School?
East Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Valley Middle School rank in MT?
East Valley Middle School ranks #489 of 603 schools in MT.
What is East Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Valley Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is East Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, East Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Valley Middle School?
40.2% of students at East Valley Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Lewis and Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (406) 227-7740
- Area population (ZIP 59635)
- 8,382
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59635; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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