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Willow Creek School vs. Three Forks Elementary School

Should you attend Willow Creek School or Three Forks 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
Willow Creek School
407 Main
Willow Creek, MT 59760
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Three Forks Elementary School
212 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Willow Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Willow Creek 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Three Forks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (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 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
34 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willow Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Three Forks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willow Creek School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Three Forks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willow Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Three Forks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Three Forks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Three Forks Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#375 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#363 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willow Creek School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Three Forks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MT)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willow Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Three Forks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Three Forks Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MT)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Willow Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Three Forks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Three Forks Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in MT)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Willow Creek School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Three Forks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
5
Kindergarten Students
3
73
Grade 1 Students
9
71
Grade 2 Students
5
57
Grade 3 Students
7
58
Grade 4 Students
5
46
Grade 5 Students
3
60
Grade 6 Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Willow Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Three Forks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Three Forks Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Three Forks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Three Forks Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willow Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Three Forks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Three Forks Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willow Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Three Forks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Three Forks Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
100%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willow Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Three Forks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Three Forks Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willow Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Three Forks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Three Forks Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.00
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willow Creek School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Three Forks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Three Forks Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willow Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Three Forks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Three Forks Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willow Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Willow Creek Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Three Forks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Three Forks Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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