Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lillian Peterson School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lillian Peterson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lillian Peterson School's student population of 334 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lillian Peterson School ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lillian Peterson School is 0.29, 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
#31 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillian Peterson School's ranking?
Lillian Peterson School is ranked #31 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lillian Peterson School often compared to?
Lillian Peterson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgerton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lillian Peterson School?
334 students attend Lillian Peterson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lillian Peterson School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillian Peterson School?
Lillian Peterson School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lillian Peterson School offer ?
Lillian Peterson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lillian Peterson School part of?
Lillian Peterson School is part of Kalispell Elem School District.
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