Very Good
#109 of 603 schools in MT
Top 18% in state
Radley Elementary School
Elementary School · East Helena K-12 · East Helena, MT
An East Helena K-12 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1280, East Helena, MT 59635
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Radley Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Radley Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Warren SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Montana City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Smith SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 292 | 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
- #1 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
Radley Elementary School is listed in East Helena K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Radley Elementary School
Radley Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Helena, MT, part of East Helena K-12, serving approximately 421 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Radley Elementary School
What grades does Radley Elementary School serve?
Radley Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Radley Elementary School?
Radley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Radley Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Radley Elementary School rank in MT?
Radley Elementary School ranks #109 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Radley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Radley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Radley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Radley Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Radley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Radley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Radley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Radley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Radley Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Radley Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Lewis and Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (406) 227-7710
- 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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