Lowell School
Tel:
(406) 542-4040
Lowell School serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lowell School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Lowell School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Lowell School's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 287 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lowell School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Lowell School is 0.42, which is more 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 | #411 out of 718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 13% | 11% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 5% |
| Black | 4% | 1% |
| White | 75% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 7% |
| 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 Lowell School is Hellgate High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Washington Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Franklin School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- 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 - Missoula Franklin School Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
1.6 miles
1901 South 10th West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4020 1.6 PK-5 273 - Missoula Paxson School Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
1.7 miles
101 Evans
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4055 1.7 PK-5 452 - Missoula Washington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 656 students
2.0 miles
645 West Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085 2.0 6-8 656 - Missoula Rattlesnake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 482 students
2.1 miles
1220 Pineview Drive
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4050 2.1 PK-5 482
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