Middle Schools in Great Falls Elementary

The Great Falls Elementary school district in Montana is home to two middle schools: North Middle School and East Middle School. While both serve grades 6-8, the data reveals a significant performance gap between the two, with North Middle School emerging as the standout institution.

North Middle School is ranked 45th out of 187 middle schools in Montana, placing it in the top 25% statewide. In contrast, East Middle School is ranked 111th. North Middle School also boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while East Middle School has a 2-star rating. Academically, North Middle School outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores in math, reading, and science, while East Middle School scores are below the district and state averages.

The racial makeup of the two schools also differs significantly, with North Middle School having a higher percentage of white students (77.21%) compared to East Middle School (66.88%). East Middle School has a higher percentage of minority students, including 9.77% Native American and 8.25% Hispanic. Despite East Middle School having a higher per-student spending of $10,713 compared to $9,389 at North Middle School, the performance gap between the two schools suggests that the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the Great Falls Elementary school district may be an area of concern.