C R Anderson Middle Schl vs Helena P.A.L.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C R Anderson Middle Schl
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
Helena P.A.L.
Helena · Public high · Grades 9–12
58 students
| Measure | C R Anderson Middle Schl Helena, Montana | Helena P.A.L. Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 102 | – |
| National rank | #4372 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 962 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 962 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C R Anderson Middle Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 49.7).
- •C R Anderson Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 55.2%).
- •Helena P.A.L. does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 16.6).
- •C R Anderson Middle Schl is the larger school with 962 students compared with 58.
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 C R Anderson Middle Schl better than Helena P.A.L.?
On the Success Index (US), C R Anderson Middle Schl ranks higher (65.0 vs 49.7 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 C R Anderson Middle Schl and Helena P.A.L.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C R Anderson Middle Schl: 962. Helena P.A.L.: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C R Anderson Middle Schl and Helena P.A.L. rank in Montana?
C R Anderson Middle Schl is 18th of 102 and Helena P.A.L. is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).