Ponderosa School vs. Rose Park School
Should I attend Ponderosa School or Rose Park 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
Ponderosa School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Rose Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ponderosa 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than 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 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rose Park 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 26% 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-5
PK-5
Total Students
285 students
245 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#578 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
42
Grade 1 Students
44
39
Grade 2 Students
59
39
Grade 3 Students
50
40
Grade 4 Students
40
39
Grade 5 Students
39
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
20%
7%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
7%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
57%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
