East Middle School
Tel:
(406)533-2600
- East Middle School serves 616 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 21%.
Top Placements
East Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- East Middle School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall School Rank | #263 out of 573 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 4% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 88% | 79% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Butte Elem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Middle School is Butte High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Divide School (21.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Whittier School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Butte Whittier School Grades: PK-6 | 446 students
0.8 miles
2500 Sherman
Butte, MT 59701
(406)533-2890 0.8 PK-6 446 - Butte Emerson School Grades: PK-6 | 392 students
0.9 miles
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406)533-2800 0.9 PK-6 392 - Butte Hillcrest School Grades: PK-6 | 384 students
1.4 miles
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406)533-2850 1.4 PK-6 384 - Butte Butte High School Grades: 9-12 | 1199 students
1.8 miles
401 S Wyoming
Butte, MT 59701
(406)533-2220 1.8 9-12 1199 - Butte West Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 532 students
2.6 miles
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406)533-2700 2.6 PK-6 532
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