Pioneer School vs. Burlington School
Should I attend Pioneer School or Burlington 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
Pioneer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Burlington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pioneer 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burlington 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
79 students
225 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#544 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
-
Kindergarten Students
19
40
Grade 1 Students
10
33
Grade 2 Students
11
41
Grade 3 Students
10
33
Grade 4 Students
10
39
Grade 5 Students
5
39
Grade 6 Students
3
-
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
18%
6%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
77%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
13%
n/a
