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Eureka Middle School 5-8

335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 226 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 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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 226 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

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 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#450 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
35%
46%
46%
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
226 students attend Eureka Middle School 5-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Eureka Middle School 5-8 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eureka Middle School 5-8?
Eureka Middle School 5-8 has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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