Helena Middle School

hms.helenaschools.org

691 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

691

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helena Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	582
Hispanic	46
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	34
American Indian	15

White
582 (84.2 %)
Hispanic
46 (6.7 %)
Two or More
34 (4.9 %)
American Indian
15 (2.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Helena Elem
Phone:	(406)324-1000
Website:	http://hms.helenaschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 227

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 248