Chief Joseph School vs. Lewis & Clark School
Should you attend Chief Joseph School or Lewis & Clark 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
Chief Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lewis & Clark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chief Joseph 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 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lewis & Clark 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% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
268 students
349 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#419 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
40
Grade 1 Students
37
46
Grade 2 Students
39
40
Grade 3 Students
40
44
Grade 4 Students
37
54
Grade 5 Students
38
58
Grade 6 Students
35
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
4%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
65%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
11%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
12%
