Montana City Middle Schl vs Prickly Pear Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montana City Middle Schl
Clancy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
158 students
Prickly Pear Elem
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
269 students
| Measure | Montana City Middle Schl Clancy, Montana | Prickly Pear Elem East Helena, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 102 | #118 of 267 |
| National rank | #3343 of 15,369 | #22247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 158 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Clancy | East Helena |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montana City Middle Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 54.2).
- •Montana City Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 43.9%).
- •Montana City Middle Schl does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •Prickly Pear Elem is the larger school with 269 students compared with 158.
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 Montana City Middle Schl better than Prickly Pear Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Montana City Middle Schl ranks higher (70.0 vs 54.2 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 Montana City Middle Schl and Prickly Pear Elem?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Clancy and East Helena in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montana City Middle Schl: 158. Prickly Pear Elem: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montana City Middle Schl and Prickly Pear Elem rank in Montana?
Montana City Middle Schl is 9th of 102 and Prickly Pear Elem is 118th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).