Lowell School vs. Russell School
Should I attend Lowell School or Russell 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
Lowell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Russell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowell 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 35-39% (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 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell 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 50-54% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
289 students
358 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#291 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
8
Kindergarten Students
56
68
Grade 1 Students
43
62
Grade 2 Students
42
72
Grade 3 Students
50
54
Grade 4 Students
43
41
Grade 5 Students
44
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
10%
8%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
77%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
