Lewis & Clark School vs. Chief Joseph School
Should you attend Lewis & Clark School or Chief Joseph 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 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Chief Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 326 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 262 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 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
326 students
262 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#347 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
39
41
Grade 1 Students
42
37
Grade 2 Students
47
31
Grade 3 Students
44
31
Grade 4 Students
44
37
Grade 5 Students
52
33
Grade 6 Students
58
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
6%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
75%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
15%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
