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227 Academy- middle school

Public Grades 6-8

199^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 10% of Montana middle schools

Summary

227 Academy- middle school is a small public middle school in East Helena, MT, serving 21 students in grades 6-8. While the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.4, its academic performance lags significantly behind the surrounding schools and the state of Montana.

The data reveals that 227 Academy- middle school has proficiency rates less than half the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (12.9% vs. 45.3% and 43.09%) and Mathematics (6.45% vs. 40.41% and 36.77%). However, the school's Science proficiency rate (40%) is higher than the East Helena K-12 district (46.91%) and the state (38.16%) averages. Additionally, 227 Academy- middle school has a very high percentage of students (80.95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the nearby East Valley Middle School (39.7%) and the state average.

While the small size and low student-teacher ratio of 227 Academy- middle school could potentially be advantageous, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 199 out of 222 Montana middle schools, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while the nearby East Valley Middle School ranked 99th and received a 3-star rating. Addressing the potential socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population and implementing targeted interventions may be crucial in helping 227 Academy- middle school improve its academic performance.

Students ?

5.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

81%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2760 Valley Dr
East Helena, MT 59635

(406) 227-7700

District: East Helena K-12

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Two or more races:

9.5%

Hispanic:

4.8%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (14% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 30 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school14%

District avg43%

Montana avg40%

199^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 10%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the East Helena K-12

236^th of 387East Helena K-12 among Montana districts

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science40%~ state avg

English Language Arts13%-30 vs state

Mathematics6%-30 vs state

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Schools Near 227 Academy- middle school

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
227 Academy- middle school	Public	6-8	2760 Valley Dr	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 227-7700	21	4	5.4	81.0%	17 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)	14.6	199^th of 222 public middle schools	10.4%					(n/a)	12.9	6.5
East Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	401 E Kalispell	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7740	471	22	21.3	39.7%	386 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.8%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.3%)	55.4	99^th of 222 public middle schools	55.4%					(n/a)	45.8	36.0	$9,497
Montana City Middle School	Public	6-8	11 McClellan Creek Road	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Montana City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 442-6779	158	11	14.3	1.9%	142 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	75.8	28^th of 222 public middle schools	87.4%		65	37^th of 123 public middle schools	69.9%	9	57.1	55.0	$11,731
Mount Ascension Learning Ac Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	22	2	13.0	31.8%	17 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.6%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	3.1	222^nd of 222 public middle schools	0.0%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0
Helena Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 North Rodney	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1000	701	41	17.0	40.8%	597 (85.2%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.1%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.7%)	62.5	67^th of 222 public middle schools	69.8%		58.2	49^th of 123 public middle schools	60.2%	18	47.9	44.4	$12,876
C R Anderson Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Knight St	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2800	962	59	16.3	32.3%	843 (87.6%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.7%)	61.3	74^th of 222 public middle schools	66.7%		72.8	27^th of 123 public middle schools	78.0%	47	50.6	38.5	$11,583
Clancy 7-8	Public	7-8	18 Clancy Creek Road	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Clancy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 933-5531	89	8	11.4	18.0%	88 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	77.5	25^th of 222 public middle schools	88.7%		89.2	5^th of 123 public middle schools	95.9%	20	59.8	47.1	$9,186

Frequently Asked Questions about 227 Academy- middle school

Is 227 Academy- middle school a good school?

227 Academy- middle school ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Montana middle schools.

How many students attend 227 Academy- middle school?

In the 2024-25 school year, 21 students attended 227 Academy- middle school.

What is the racial makeup of 227 Academy- middle school?

Students at 227 Academy- middle school are 81% White, 10% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian.

What district is 227 Academy- middle school in?

East Helena K-12

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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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