Lillian Peterson School
Tel:
(406) 751-3737
Lillian Peterson School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 67% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lillian Peterson School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Lillian Peterson 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 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Lillian Peterson School's student population of 457 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 457 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Lillian Peterson 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 Lillian Peterson School is 0.17, 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 | #67 out of 718 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 2% | 11% |
Asian | 2% | 1% |
Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
Black | 2% | 1% |
White | 91% | 78% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.37 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 9% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Kalispell Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lillian Peterson School is Flathead High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kalispell Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elrod School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalispell Elrod School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
0.6 miles
412 3rd Avenue W
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3700 0.6 PK-5 320 - Kalispell Flathead High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,529 student
0.6 miles
644 4th Avenue West
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3500 0.6 9-12 1,529 - Kalispell Russell School Grades: PK-5 | 268 students
0.9 miles
227 West Nevada
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3900 0.9 PK-5 268 - Kalispell Cornelius Hedges School Grades: PK-5 | 376 students
1.2 miles
827 4th Avenue E
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-4090 1.2 PK-5 376 - Kalispell Kalispell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,052 student
1.5 miles
205 Nw Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 751-3800 1.5 6-8 1,052
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