227 Academy- middle school vs Prickly Pear Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 869 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
227 Academy- middle school
East Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
21 students
Prickly Pear Elem
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
269 students
| Measure | 227 Academy- middle school East Helena, Montana | Prickly Pear Elem East Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #118 of 267 |
| National rank | – | #22247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 21 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 21 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | East Helena | East Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prickly Pear Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 36.2).
- •Prickly Pear Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 81%).
- •227 Academy- middle school does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 16.8).
- •Prickly Pear Elem is the larger school with 269 students compared with 21.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 227 Academy- middle school better than Prickly Pear Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Prickly Pear Elem ranks higher (54.2 vs 36.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are 227 Academy- middle school and Prickly Pear Elem?
About 869 m in a straight line, between East Helena and East Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
227 Academy- middle school: 21. Prickly Pear Elem: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 227 Academy- middle school and Prickly Pear Elem rank in Montana?
227 Academy- middle school is unranked and Prickly Pear Elem is 118th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).