Deer Park School vs Helena Flats 7-8
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 School
Columbia Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
120 students
Helena Flats 7-8
Kalispell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
40 students
| Measure | Deer Park School Columbia Falls, Montana | Helena Flats 7-8 Kalispell, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 267 | – |
| National rank | #9919 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 120 | 40 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 40 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 34.5% |
| city | Columbia Falls | Kalispell |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 37.4).
- •Deer Park School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Deer Park School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •Deer Park School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 100%).
- •Helena Flats 7-8 does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Deer Park School is the larger school with 120 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 School better than Helena Flats 7-8?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park School ranks higher (72.0 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 School 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 School: 120. Helena Flats 7-8: 40. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park School and Helena Flats 7-8 rank in Montana?
Deer Park School is 37th of 267 and Helena Flats 7-8 is unranked among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).