West Elementary School vs. Kennedy School
Should I attend West Elementary School or Kennedy 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
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Elementary 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 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kennedy 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 20-24% (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 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
475 students
240 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#561 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
81
32
Grade 1 Students
62
28
Grade 2 Students
69
42
Grade 3 Students
56
30
Grade 4 Students
70
38
Grade 5 Students
72
35
Grade 6 Students
65
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
84%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%