Lincoln Primary vs. Margaret Leary School
Should you attend Lincoln Primary or Margaret Leary 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
Top Rankings
Lincoln Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Margaret Leary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Lincoln Primary serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Margaret Leary School ranks in the top 10% 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 56% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-6
Total Students
286 students
361 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#65 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
56%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
55%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
115
46
Grade 1 Students
81
56
Grade 2 Students
71
46
Grade 3 Students
-
44
Grade 4 Students
-
55
Grade 5 Students
-
55
Grade 6 Students
-
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
