At a glance
Reported students
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana middle enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 229 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269
227 Academy- middle school: 21 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
5.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about 227 Academy- middle school
227 Academy- middle school is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in East Helena. It is one of 7 current school records connected to East Helena K-12. NCES reports 21 students for 2024–25.
Among 229 middle schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 48 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.5:1, below the Montana median of 11.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81%) and multiracial (9.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking 227 Academy- middle school
- 1How do the reported 5.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in East Helena K-12
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
471 reported students
227 Academy- HS
High · Grades 09–12
59 reported students
Eastgate School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
161 reported students
Prickly Pear Elem
Elementary · Grades 01–02
269 reported students
Radley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
428 reported students
East Helena High School
High · Grades 09–12
563 reported students
Public schools near 227 Academy- middle school
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Helena High School High · East Helena K-12 | 09–12 | 563 | under 0.1 mi |
| East Valley Middle School Middle · East Helena K-12 | 06–08 | 471 | 0.8 mi |
| Montana City Middle Schl Middle · Montana City Elem | 06–08 | 158 | 4.6 mi |
| Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS Middle · Helena Elem | 06–08 | 22 | 4.8 mi |
| Helena Middle School Middle · Helena Elem | 06–08 | 701 | 5.2 mi |
| C R Anderson Middle Schl Middle · Helena Elem | 06–08 | 962 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about 227 Academy- middle school
What grades does 227 Academy- middle school serve?
227 Academy- middle school reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in East Helena K-12.
How many students attend 227 Academy- middle school?
227 Academy- middle school reported 21 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 229 Montana middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at 227 Academy- middle school?
The calculated ratio is 5.5:1, based on 21 students and 3.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 11.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is 227 Academy- middle school a public, charter, or magnet school?
227 Academy- middle school is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on East Helena K-12 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of 227 Academy- middle school students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is 227 Academy- middle school in?
227 Academy- middle school is part of East Helena K-12, based in East Helena, MT, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near 227 Academy- middle school?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Helena High School (under 0.1 mi), East Valley Middle School (0.8 mi), Montana City Middle Schl (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.