Huntley Project Elementary K-6 vs. Independent School
Should you attend Huntley Project Elementary K-6 or Independent 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
n/a
Independent School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Huntley Project Elementary K-6 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 33% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Independent School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
427 students
299 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
18 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#278 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50-54%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45-49%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
6
8
Kindergarten Students
54
34
Grade 1 Students
62
34
Grade 2 Students
58
42
Grade 3 Students
66
46
Grade 4 Students
63
50
Grade 5 Students
59
44
Grade 6 Students
59
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%


% Asian
n/a
n/a


% Hispanic
7%
6%


% Black
n/a
1%


% White
87%
84%


% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
5%


Diversity Score
0.24
0.29


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
22%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

