Helena Middle School vs Helena Montessori Charter Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Middle School
Helena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
Helena Montessori Charter Schl
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
198 students
| Measure | Helena Middle School Helena, Montana | Helena Montessori Charter Schl Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 102 | #50 of 267 |
| National rank | #6144 of 15,369 | #12660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 701 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Helena | Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Montessori Charter Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 56.9).
- •Helena Montessori Charter Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 40.8%).
- •Helena Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.0).
- •Helena Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 198.
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 Helena Middle School better than Helena Montessori Charter Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Montessori Charter Schl ranks higher (68.1 vs 56.9 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 Helena Middle School and Helena Montessori Charter Schl?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Helena and Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Middle School: 701. Helena Montessori Charter Schl: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Middle School and Helena Montessori Charter Schl rank in Montana?
Helena Middle School is 36th of 102 and Helena Montessori Charter Schl is 50th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).