Serving 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bissell School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bissell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bissell School's student population of 87 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bissell School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bissell School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bissell School's ranking?
Bissell School is ranked #312 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Bissell School often compared to?
Bissell Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bigfork Elementary School, Cayuse Prairie School, L A Muldown School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Bissell School?
87 students attend Bissell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bissell School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bissell School?
Bissell School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bissell School offer ?
Bissell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bissell School part of?
Bissell School is part of Olney-Bissell Elem School District.
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