HELENA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Helena Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Helena Elem school district, located in Helena, MT with about 695 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Helena Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Helena Middle School, located at 1025 North Rodney in Helena, Montana, serves as a central pillar of the local Helena Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the capital city, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the middle grades, typically focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during a critical transitional period in a young learner's life. The school is integrated into the broader Helena community, benefiting from the city’s historic and professional atmosphere.
The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging extracurricular engagement. Like many schools in the district, Helena Middle School strives to balance core academic instruction in subjects such as math, science, and language arts with opportunities for students to explore arts, athletics, and technology. By maintaining a focus on student well-being and community involvement, the school aims to create a supportive environment that reflects the values and educational standards of the Helena community.
For more information, contact Helena Middle School at (406) 324-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 324-1000
HELENA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Helena, MT with about 695 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Helena Elem
- Total Students:
- 695
- Teachers:
- 44.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 695 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HELENA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.