East Valley Middle School vs Polson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 209 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
Polson Middle School
Polson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
477 students
| Measure | East Valley Middle School East Helena, Montana | Polson Middle School Polson, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 102 | #56 of 102 |
| National rank | #7233 of 15,369 | #7836 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 471 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| city | East Helena | Polson |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 49.1).
- •East Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Polson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •East Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 54.9%).
- •Polson Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.4).
- •Polson Middle School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 471.
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 Polson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Valley Middle School ranks higher (51.8 vs 49.1 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 Polson Middle School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between East Helena and Polson in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Valley Middle School: 471. Polson Middle School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Valley Middle School and Polson Middle School rank in Montana?
East Valley Middle School is 48th of 102 and Polson Middle School is 56th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).