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Eureka Middle School 5-8

Q: Is Eureka Middle School 5-8 a good school?

Eureka Middle School 5-8 ranks 125 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 44% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Eureka Middle School 5-8 is a public middle school in Eureka, Montana, serving 254 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Eureka Elementary School District, which is ranked 259 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eureka Middle School 5-8 has shown mixed academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.96%) compared to the state average (43.09%) and its feeder elementary school, Eureka Elementary (44.31%). However, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (29.83%) and Science (29.46%) were lower than the state averages (36.77% and 38.16%, respectively). Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby Fortine 7-8 school, while much smaller with only 14 students, has shown some stronger academic performance than Eureka Middle School 5-8. In the 2024-2025 school year, Fortine 7-8 had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50%) and Science (42.86%) compared to Eureka Middle School 5-8. However, Fortine 7-8 had a much lower proficiency rate in Mathematics (7.14%) compared to Eureka Middle School 5-8 (29.83%). These comparisons suggest that while Eureka Middle School 5-8 faces challenges, there may be opportunities for improvement and learning from the successes of smaller, nearby schools.

254

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,412

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

335 6th St E
Eureka, MT 59917

(406) 297-5600

District: Eureka Elementary

Students who attend Eureka Middle School 5-8 usually attend:

High:

Lincoln County High School

Feeder schools for Eureka Middle School 5-8:

Elementary:

Eureka Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 41st percentile in 2012 → 44th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg35%

Montana avg40%

125^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

259^th of 387Eureka Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	44.6	125 of 222	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.0	96 of 187	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.5	79 of 190	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.8	103 of 200	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.4	34 of 60	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.7	47 of 58	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	55.1	29 of 55	47.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	33.3	58 of 81	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	58.4	82 of 159	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.5	92 of 156	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.2	94 of 161	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.5	90 of 156	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	31.2	125 of 147	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	27.7	132 of 149	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	36.2	121 of 147	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	52.8	81 of 146	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	19.4	145 of 164	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	34.2	130 of 171	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts45%~ state avg

Mathematics30%-7 vs state

Science29%-9 vs state

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by a student
Thursday, July 8, 2021

this school sucks. the principal is not helping with the lgbtq community hate that they have at his school. I was scared of coming to school for weeks because I am very gay and just want to be accepted. I was attacked by numerus children for just liking girls. like please. im just gay. STOP THE HATE AT YOUR "fine establishment" Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Eureka Middle School 5-8	Public	5-8	335 6th St E	Eureka	59917	Lincoln County	Eureka Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 297-5600	254	14	18.6	100.0%	218 (85.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	44.6	125^th of 222 public middle schools	43.7%					(n/a)	45.0	29.8	$11,412
Fortine 7-8	Public	7-8	358 Meadow Creek Road	Fortine	59918	Lincoln County	Fortine Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 882-4531	14	2	6.6	100.0%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.5	136^th of 222 public middle schools	38.7%		20.5	103^rd of 123 public middle schools	16.3%	33	50.0	7.1	$17,507

Frequently Asked Questions about Eureka Middle School 5-8

Is Eureka Middle School 5-8 a good school?

Eureka Middle School 5-8 ranks 125^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Eureka Middle School 5-8?

Students at Eureka Middle School 5-8 are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Eureka Middle School 5-8 attend?

Students who attend Eureka Middle School 5-8 usually go on to attend Lincoln County High School

What district is Eureka Middle School 5-8 in?

Eureka Elementary

How many students attend Eureka Middle School 5-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 254 students attended Eureka Middle School 5-8.

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