Eureka Middle School 5-8

Eureka Middle School 5-8 is a large middle school serving families in Eureka, Montana. The latest federal count shows 254 students in grades 5 through 8. Against the 139-student average for middle schools in Montana, enrollment here is 83% higher.

Eureka Middle School 5-8 is one of the 2 schools that make up Eureka Elem (528 students in total).

At Eureka Middle School 5-8, White students make up 86% of the student body. Smaller groups are 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 2% Native American. By the diversity index, Eureka Middle School 5-8 comes in at 26%.

A ratio of 18.7:1 comes from the school's 13.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 11.3:1 average for middle schools in Montana is lower than this school's figure. The lunch program counts 100% of students at Eureka Middle School 5-8 as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The average for public schools in Lincoln County is 82%.

In the county around the school, Lincoln County, median household income is about $47,143, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. A total of 14 public schools operate in Lincoln County, serving about 2,391 students.

The school nearest to Eureka Middle School 5-8 is Eureka Elementary School, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.

The NCES locale for Eureka Middle School 5-8 is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.

Eureka Middle School 5-8 saw enrollment rise 16% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 16.9:1 in 2020-21, and 18.7:1 in 2024-25.

The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Eureka Middle School 5-8 covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.