Chief Joseph School serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Chief Joseph School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chief Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chief Joseph School's student population of 282 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chief Joseph School is ranked within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chief Joseph School is 0.52, which is more 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
#266 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
5%
Black
2%
1%
White
67%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Chief Joseph School's ranking?
Chief Joseph School is ranked #266 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Chief Joseph School often compared to?
Chief Joseph Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Chief Joseph School?
282 students attend Chief Joseph School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Chief Joseph School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Joseph School?
Chief Joseph School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chief Joseph School offer ?
Chief Joseph School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chief Joseph School part of?
Chief Joseph School is part of Great Falls Elem School District.
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