CORE School at Morningside El vs East Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CORE School at Morningside El
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–6
297 students
East Middle School
Great Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
764 students
| Measure | CORE School at Morningside El Great Falls, Montana | East Middle School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 267 | #65 of 102 |
| National rank | #21926 of 50,301 | #8709 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 297 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CORE School at Morningside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 45.0).
- •CORE School at Morningside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 63.5%).
- •East Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 297.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CORE School at Morningside El better than East Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), CORE School at Morningside El ranks higher (54.6 vs 45.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are CORE School at Morningside El and East Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CORE School at Morningside El: 297. East Middle School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CORE School at Morningside El and East Middle School rank in Montana?
CORE School at Morningside El is 115th of 267 and East Middle School is 65th of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).