Burlington School vs. Pioneer School
Should I attend Burlington School or Pioneer School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burlington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Pioneer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burlington School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pioneer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
225 students
79 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#544 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#400 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
9
Kindergarten Students
40
19
Grade 1 Students
33
10
Grade 2 Students
41
11
Grade 3 Students
33
10
Grade 4 Students
39
10
Grade 5 Students
39
5
Grade 6 Students
-
3
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
18%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
77%
77%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.40
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%
n/a