Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS

(406)324-2000

22 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Helena, MT. Administered by Helena Elem, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 22 enrolled students across grades 06 through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 1.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 31.8% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 7 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 1325 Poplar Street in Helena, MT 59601, Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS serves families zoned within the Helena Elem attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

Total Students

1.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Ascension Learning Ac MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
17 (77.3%)
Hispanic
3 (13.6%)
Asian
1 (4.5%)
Two or More
1 (4.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	New
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Helena Elem
Phone:	(406)324-2000
Website:	http://helenaschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 10