East Middle School vs Giant Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle School
Great Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
764 students
Giant Springs Elementary
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students
| Measure | East Middle School Great Falls, Montana | Giant Springs Elementary Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 102 | #220 of 267 |
| National rank | #8709 of 15,369 | #37944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 764 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| city | Great Falls | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 30.9).
- •East Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •East Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •East Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 75.6%).
- •East Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •East Middle School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 431.
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 Giant Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Middle School ranks higher (45.0 vs 30.9 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 Giant Springs Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Great Falls and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle School: 764. Giant Springs Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle School and Giant Springs Elementary rank in Montana?
East Middle School is 65th of 102 and Giant Springs Elementary is 220th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).