East Valley Middle School

Summary:

East Valley Middle School is a public middle school in East Helena, Montana, serving 482 students in grades 6-8. While the school has a higher percentage of white students compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages.

East Valley Middle School's proficiency rates in mathematics (29.42%), reading (37.66%), and science (46.67%) are all below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 26th out of 60 Montana middle schools in 2018-2019 to 99th out of 187 in 2022-2023, placing it in the bottom half of middle schools in the state. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (17.6) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 15 to 17.3 students per teacher.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Clancy 7-8, C.R. Anderson Middle School, and Montana City Middle School, East Valley Middle School appears to be underperforming academically. These schools have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings, suggesting that East Valley Middle School may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes and better serve the needs of the local community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 401 E Kalispell
       East Helena, MT  59635


(406) 227-7740

District: East Helena K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,346 Help


Students who attend East Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    East Helena High School
    Helena High School

Feeder schools for East Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Eastgate School
    Prickly Pear Elementary
    Radley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Valley Middle School ranks worse than 52.9% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Compare East Valley Middle School employs 27.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Valley Middle School is $9,346.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East Valley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks East Valley Middle School 99th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See East Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for East Valley Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.21 26th 60 56.7%
2021 45.92 115th 200 42.5%
2022 50.02 111th 190 41.6%
2023 49.04 99th 187 47.1%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for East Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 345 4 4 18 34 3 7 0 415
2020 355 2 3 15 33 2 10 0 420
2021 359 2 3 17 20 1 20 0 422
2022 397 3 1 22 14 4 13 0 454
2023 433 2 1 19 9 3 15 0 482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 415 21.6 19.1 43.1
2020 420 20.1 20.8 37.1
2021 422 21.7 19.3 n/a
2022 454 23.2 19.5 n/a
2023 482 27.2 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 415 21.6 19.1 43.1
2020 420 20.1 20.8 37.1
2021 422 21.7 19.3 n/a
2022 454 23.2 19.5 n/a
2023 482 27.2 17.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Valley Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $9,652
2022 $10,119
2023 $9,346

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 60 Middle schoolsRanks 99th of 187 Middle schools
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415482
 16.1%
African American42
 50%
American Indian349
 73.5%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1819
 5.6%
Pacific Islander33
White345433
 25.5%
Two or More Races715
 114.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Valley Middle School

Students who attend East Valley Middle School usually go on to attend East Helena High School

East Valley Middle School ranks 99th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at East Valley Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended East Valley Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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