North Star School vs. Cottonwood School
Should I attend North Star School or Cottonwood 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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Cottonwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Star 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cottonwood School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
94 students
27 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
30% | 70%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#112 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
16
2
Grade 1 Students
12
3
Grade 2 Students
11
3
Grade 3 Students
15
5
Grade 4 Students
14
3
Grade 5 Students
11
5
Grade 6 Students
15
2
Grade 7 Students
-
3
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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4%
% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
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% Black
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% White
92%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%