Deer Park 6-8 vs Helena Flats 7-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park 6-8
Columbia Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
48 students
Helena Flats 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
40 students
| Measure | Deer Park 6-8 Columbia Falls, Montana | Helena Flats 7-8 Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 48 | 40 |
| Enrollment | 48 | 40 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 37.4).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 54.5%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 100%).
- •Helena Flats 7-8 does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.0).
- •Deer Park 6-8 is the larger school with 48 students compared with 40.
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 Deer Park 6-8 better than Helena Flats 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park 6-8 ranks higher (84.8 vs 37.4 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 Deer Park 6-8 and Helena Flats 7-8?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia Falls and Kalispell in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park 6-8: 48. Helena Flats 7-8: 40. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park 6-8 and Helena Flats 7-8 rank in Montana?
Deer Park 6-8 is unranked and Helena Flats 7-8 is unranked among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).