Lewis & Clark Middle School vs. Will James Middle School
Should you attend Lewis & Clark Middle School or Will James Middle 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
Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Will James Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 727 students in grades 6-8, Lewis & Clark Middle 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 24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Will James Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
727 students
601 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#501 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
260
203
Grade 7 Students
238
187
Grade 8 Students
229
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
9%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
72%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
