Eastgate School vs Montana City School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastgate School
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
161 students
Montana City School
Clancy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Eastgate School East Helena, Montana | Montana City School Clancy, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 267 | #52 of 267 |
| National rank | #8843 of 50,301 | #13024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 161 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | East Helena | Clancy |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastgate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 67.6).
- •Montana City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1% vs 32.9%).
- •Eastgate School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.7).
- •Montana City School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 161.
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 Eastgate School better than Montana City School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastgate School ranks higher (73.6 vs 67.6 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 Eastgate School and Montana City School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between East Helena and Clancy in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastgate School: 161. Montana City School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastgate School and Montana City School rank in Montana?
Eastgate School is 33rd of 267 and Montana City School is 52nd of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).