Lewis & Clark School
Tel:
(406) 542-4035
- Lewis & Clark School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lewis & Clark School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Lewis & Clark School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lewis & Clark School's student population of 475 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lewis & Clark School is ranked within the top 10% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lewis & Clark School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #54 out of 718 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 11% |
| Asian | 5% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 5% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 89% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Missoula Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lewis & Clark School is Sentinel High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Washington Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Missoula Sentinel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,243 student
0.4 miles
901 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2403 0.4 9-12 1,243 - Missoula Washington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 656 students
0.5 miles
645 West Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085 0.5 6-8 656 - Missoula Russell School Grades: PK-5 | 374 students
0.8 miles
3216 Russell Street
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4080 0.8 PK-5 374 - Missoula Paxson School Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
0.9 miles
101 Evans
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055 0.9 PK-5 452 - Missoula Hellgate High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,183 student
1.3 miles
900 South Higgins
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 728-2402 1.3 9-12 1,183
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