Prickly Pear Elem
What Goes Into This Rating
| Factor | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏫 Resources only | — | 73/100 | No test or graduation results were reported. The rating is limited and capped, and is not a fair comparison with schools rated on results. |
The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools
School Information
| Address | 2520 Valley Drive |
| City | East Helena |
| ZIP Code | 59635 |
| District | 3000655 |
| NCES School ID | 300065501122 |
| Data Year | 2024-25 |
Community Context for 59635
Understanding the community around Prickly Pear Elem helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.
💰 Income & Economy
| Median Household Income | $69,295 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,525 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| Households Earning $100K+ | 32.2% |
🎓 Education Level
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.3% |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% |
🏠 Housing
| Median Home Value | $299,300 |
| Median Rent | $909 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.8% |
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Student Demographics
Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Prickly Pear Elem.
👫 Gender Distribution
🌎 Race & Ethnicity
📋 Enrollment Summary
| Total Enrollment | 285 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 17.6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 |
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About Repit School Scores
Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:
- Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
- Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
- Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.
Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology
Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026