Deer Park 6-8 vs Helena Flats School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
253 students
| Measure | Deer Park 6-8 Columbia Falls, Montana | Helena Flats School Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #231 of 267 |
| National rank | – | #39638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 48 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 48 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 37% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 28.3).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 37%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 47%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 100%).
- •Deer Park 6-8 does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.1).
- •Helena Flats School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 48.
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 School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park 6-8 ranks higher (84.8 vs 28.3 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 School?
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 School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park 6-8 and Helena Flats School rank in Montana?
Deer Park 6-8 is unranked and Helena Flats School is 231st of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).