Serving 236 students in grades 5-8, Eureka Middle School 5-8 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 35%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eureka Middle School 5-8's student population of 236 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eureka Middle School 5-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eureka Middle School 5-8 is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eureka Middle School 5-8's ranking?
Eureka Middle School 5-8 is ranked #450 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Eureka Middle School 5-8?
236 students attend Eureka Middle School 5-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Eureka Middle School 5-8 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eureka Middle School 5-8?
Eureka Middle School 5-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eureka Middle School 5-8 offer ?
Eureka Middle School 5-8 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Eureka Middle School 5-8 part of?
Eureka Middle School 5-8 is part of Eureka Elementary School District.
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