For the 2025 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 24% (versus the Montana public middle school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Grand Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 659 students
Butte, Montana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2950
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
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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