Serving 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bissell School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bissell School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Whitefish, MT, encompassing approximately 448.5 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 27.4 miles.
- 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 78 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings
Bissell School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bissell School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2010–2022 (no data for 2014 and 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2005–2025 (no data for 2007 and 2008)
White
91%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1991–2025
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2011–2025
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1992–2025 (no data for 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2022)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Show full history, 2007–2024 (no data for 2022)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bissell School's ranking?
Bissell School is ranked #224 out of 696 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 L A Muldown School, Bigfork Elementary School, Cayuse Prairie School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Bissell School?
78 students attend Bissell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bissell School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bissell School?
Bissell School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bissell School offer ?
Bissell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bissell School part of?
Bissell School is part of Olney-Bissell Elementary School District.
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