East Middle School vs Whittier School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.2 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
Whittier School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
383 students
| Measure | East Middle School Butte, Montana | Whittier School Butte, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 102 | #143 of 267 |
| National rank | #10482 of 15,369 | #25724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 664 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 56% |
| city | Butte | Butte |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 36.8).
- •Whittier School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Whittier School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •East Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 383.
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 Whittier School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier School ranks higher (49.2 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 Whittier School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Butte and Butte in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 664. Whittier School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and Whittier School rank in Montana?
East Middle School is 78th of 102 and Whittier School is 143rd of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).