Lincoln School vs. Chief Joseph School
Should you attend Lincoln 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
Lincoln 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 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lincoln 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 37% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 268 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 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
360 students
268 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%


Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#347 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40-44%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45-49%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
29
42
Grade 1 Students
53
37
Grade 2 Students
49
39
Grade 3 Students
64
40
Grade 4 Students
59
37
Grade 5 Students
55
38
Grade 6 Students
51
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
5%


% Asian
1%
1%


% Hispanic
7%
12%


% Black
1%
1%


% White
74%
65%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
16%


Diversity Score
0.43
0.54


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
15%

