Serving 658 students in grades 7-8, East Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Middle School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
78%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Middle School's ranking?
East Middle School is ranked #507 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are East Middle School often compared to?
East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
658 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of East Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Middle School?
East Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Middle School offer ?
East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is East Middle School part of?
East Middle School is part of Butte Elem School District.
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