Kennedy School vs. West Elementary School
Should you attend Kennedy School or West 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
Top Rankings
Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kennedy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Elementary 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 38% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
223 students
489 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#330 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
25
Kindergarten Students
31
66
Grade 1 Students
30
57
Grade 2 Students
33
78
Grade 3 Students
27
60
Grade 4 Students
44
69
Grade 5 Students
25
57
Grade 6 Students
33
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
3%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
73%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
