East Valley Middle School vs Montana City School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Valley Middle School
East Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
471 students
Montana City School
Clancy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | East Valley Middle School East Helena, Montana | Montana City School Clancy, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 102 | #52 of 267 |
| National rank | #7233 of 15,369 | #13024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | East Helena | Clancy |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montana City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 51.8).
- •Montana City School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Montana City School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Montana City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 39.7%).
- •Montana City School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.4).
- •East Valley Middle School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 313.
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 East Valley Middle School better than Montana City School?
On the Success Index (US), Montana City School ranks higher (67.6 vs 51.8 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 East Valley Middle School and Montana City School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between East Helena and Clancy in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Valley Middle School: 471. Montana City School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Valley Middle School and Montana City School rank in Montana?
East Valley Middle School is 48th of 102 and Montana City School is 52nd of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).