Central School vs. Jefferson School
Should I attend Central School or Jefferson 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
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Jefferson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
291 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#9 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
3
Kindergarten Students
40
42
Grade 1 Students
54
34
Grade 2 Students
53
47
Grade 3 Students
55
41
Grade 4 Students
51
41
Grade 5 Students
38
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%