East Middle School vs Hillcrest School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle School
Butte · Public middle · Grades 7–8
664 students
Hillcrest School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students
| Measure | East Middle School Butte, Montana | Hillcrest School Butte, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 102 | #59 of 267 |
| National rank | #10482 of 15,369 | #13709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 664 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 59% |
| city | Butte | Butte |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 36.8).
- •Hillcrest School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Hillcrest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 100%).
- •East Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.6).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 412.
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 East Middle School better than Hillcrest School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest School ranks higher (66.6 vs 36.8 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 East Middle School and Hillcrest School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Butte and Butte in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 664. Hillcrest School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and Hillcrest School rank in Montana?
East Middle School is 78th of 102 and Hillcrest School is 59th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).