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#450 of 603 schools in MT
East Middle School
Middle School · Butte Elem · Butte, MT
A Butte Elem middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 North Montana, Butte, MT 59701
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,799
Median home value
$219,200
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Butte Elem
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Middle School is listed in Butte Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Middle School
East Middle School is a public middle school in Butte, MT, part of Butte Elem, serving approximately 659 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Middle School
What grades does East Middle School serve?
East Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Middle School rank in MT?
East Middle School ranks #450 of 603 schools in MT.
What is East Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is East Middle School a charter school?
No, East Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Middle School?
52.7% of students at East Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Silver Bow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (406) 533-2600
- Area population (ZIP 59701)
- 34,245
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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