Bissell School
Tel:
(406)862-2828
- Bissell School serves 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 21%.
School Overview
- Bissell School's student population of 64 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 64 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bissell School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bissell School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.20. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall School Rank | #428 out of 573 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 11% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 4% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 82% | 79% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.20 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Olney-Bissell Elem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bissell School is Whitefish High School (6.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Whitefish Middle 5-8 (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Whitefish Middle 5-8 (6.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Whitefish Whitefish Middle 5-8 Grades: 5-8 | 562 students
6.1 miles
600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406)862-8650 6.1 5-8 562 - Whitefish Whitefish High School Grades: 9-12 | 482 students
6.4 miles
1143 East 4th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406)862-8600 6.4 9-12 482 - Whitefish L A Muldown School Grades: PK-4 | 665 students
6.5 miles
1300 East 7th St.
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406)862-8620 6.5 PK-4 665 - Kalispell West Valley School Grades: PK-5 | 397 students
10.0 miles
2290 Farm To Market Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)755-7239 10.0 PK-5 397 - Kalispell Glacier High School Grades: 9-12 | 1345 students
11.1 miles
375 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406)758-8600 11.1 9-12 1345
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