Sunnyside School vs. Cottonwood School
Should you attend Sunnyside School or Cottonwood 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
Sunnyside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Cottonwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sunnyside 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 22% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cottonwood School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
325 students
19 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
42% | 58%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#88 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
≥50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
5
1
Grade 1 Students
7
3
Grade 2 Students
8
2
Grade 3 Students
6
2
Grade 4 Students
152
2
Grade 5 Students
135
5
Grade 6 Students
5
-
Grade 7 Students
3
3
Grade 8 Students
4
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
17%
11%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
n/a
% Black
1%
5%
n/a
% White
71%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.47
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
