Joliet School vs. Columbus Elementary School
Should I attend Joliet School or Columbus Elementary 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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Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joliet 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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
177 students
296 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#249 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
48
Grade 1 Students
30
40
Grade 2 Students
20
55
Grade 3 Students
21
50
Grade 4 Students
34
48
Grade 5 Students
27
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%