Washington School vs. Shepherd Elementary School
Should you attend Washington School or Shepherd Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
n/a
Overview
Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepherd 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
208 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#310 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
7
Kindergarten Students
27
64
Grade 1 Students
40
59
Grade 2 Students
45
52
Grade 3 Students
29
60
Grade 4 Students
31
70
Grade 5 Students
36
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
22%
5%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
2%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
50%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.67
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
