Summary:
The city of East Helena, Montana is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The East Helena K-12 District as a whole is ranked 236th out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance.
Among the standout schools in the district, East Helena High School is the top-performing, ranking 63rd to 66th out of 122-182 Montana high schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars. East Valley Middle School and Radley Elementary School also perform well, ranking in the top half of their respective grade levels statewide. In contrast, the 227 Academy high school and 227 Academy middle school are the lowest-performing schools in the district, ranking in the bottom quartile of Montana schools and earning only 1 out of 5 stars.
The data reveals that the elementary and middle schools in the district generally outperform the high schools, with Radley Elementary and East Valley Middle School being the top-performing schools. Test scores, free and reduced lunch rates, and student-teacher ratios vary significantly across the schools, with the 227 Academy schools standing out as having the lowest academic performance, highest poverty rates, and smallest class sizes. These factors suggest there may be unique challenges at these schools that are impacting their overall outcomes.
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