Morningside School vs. Chief Joseph School
Should you attend Morningside 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
Morningside 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 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Morningside School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
204 students
262 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#420 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)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
41
41
Grade 1 Students
24
37
Grade 2 Students
36
31
Grade 3 Students
22
31
Grade 4 Students
24
37
Grade 5 Students
33
33
Grade 6 Students
24
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
6%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
68%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
15%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
