Serving 764 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 31% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Middle School serves the southern part of Great Falls, MT, covering an attendance area of approximately 31.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of about 2.8 miles to the edge of the zone. The furthest point from the school is approximately 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Middle School's student population of 764 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
East Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
12%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
65%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #450 out of 696 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 North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
764 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Middle School?
East Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Middle School part of?
East Middle School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.
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