Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whittier 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittier School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier School's ranking?
Whittier School is ranked #347 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Whittier School often compared to?
Whittier Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Whittier School?
264 students attend Whittier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Whittier School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier School?
Whittier School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whittier School offer ?
Whittier School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whittier School part of?
Whittier School is part of Bozeman Elem School District.
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