Chief Joseph School vs. Lewis & Clark School
Should I attend Chief Joseph School or Lewis & Clark 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
Chief Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Lewis & Clark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chief Joseph School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lewis & Clark 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
282 students
341 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#445 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
42
Grade 1 Students
39
40
Grade 2 Students
41
35
Grade 3 Students
44
51
Grade 4 Students
41
52
Grade 5 Students
38
73
Grade 6 Students
37
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
67%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
10%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
12%
