For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 659 students in Butte, MT.
The top-ranked public middle school in Butte, MT is East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte, MT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Butte have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Butte, MT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Grand Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Butte, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Butte, MT?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Butte, MT include East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Butte?
1 public middle schools are located in Butte.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte?
Butte public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public middle schools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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