At a glance
Reported students
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana middle enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 229 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
245
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS: 22 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 11.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Helena. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Helena Elem. NCES reports 22 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 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to 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 (77.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.69 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
- 31.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.3%
- Hispanic13.6%
- Black0%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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 Helena Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Helena Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
701 reported students
C R Anderson Middle Schl
Middle · Grades 06–08
962 reported students
Mount Ascension Learning Ac EL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
0 reported students
Helena Montessori Charter Schl
Elementary · Grades KG–05
198 reported students
Broadwater School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
207 reported students
Smith School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
217 reported students
Public schools near Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Middle School Middle · Helena Elem | 06–08 | 701 | 0.7 mi |
| C R Anderson Middle Schl Middle · Helena Elem | 06–08 | 962 | 1.8 mi |
| 227 Academy- middle school Middle · East Helena K-12 | 06–08 | 21 | 4.8 mi |
| East Valley Middle School Middle · East Helena K-12 | 06–08 | 471 | 5.3 mi |
| Montana City Middle Schl Middle · Montana City Elem | 06–08 | 158 | 6 mi |
| Clancy Middle School Middle · Clancy Elem | 06–08 | 89 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
What grades does Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS serve?
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Helena Elem.
How many students attend Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS?
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS reported 22 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 229 Montana middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 22 students and 1.69 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 Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Helena Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.8% 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 Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS in?
Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS is part of Helena Elem, based in Helena, MT, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Helena Middle School (0.7 mi), C R Anderson Middle Schl (1.8 mi), 227 Academy- middle school (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.