East Valley Middle School vs Prickly Pear Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 763 m 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
Prickly Pear Elem
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
269 students
| Measure | East Valley Middle School East Helena, Montana | Prickly Pear Elem East Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 102 | #118 of 267 |
| National rank | #7233 of 15,369 | #22247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 471 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | East Helena | East Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prickly Pear Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 51.8).
- •East Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 43.9%).
- •Prickly Pear Elem does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.4).
- •East Valley Middle School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 269.
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 Prickly Pear Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Prickly Pear Elem ranks higher (54.2 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 Prickly Pear Elem?
About 763 m in a straight line, between East Helena and East Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Valley Middle School: 471. Prickly Pear Elem: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Valley Middle School and Prickly Pear Elem rank in Montana?
East Valley Middle School is 48th of 102 and Prickly Pear Elem is 118th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).