Thompson Falls Elementary School vs. Plains Elementary School
Should you attend Thompson Falls Elementary School or Plains Elementary 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
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Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thompson Falls Elementary 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
247 students
235 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#74 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
3
Kindergarten Students
32
27
Grade 1 Students
34
34
Grade 2 Students
42
30
Grade 3 Students
34
41
Grade 4 Students
34
34
Grade 5 Students
36
32
Grade 6 Students
32
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
87%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
