Whittier School

305 8th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whittier 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whittier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Whittier School's student population of 199 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Whittier School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#707 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whittier School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whittier School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Whittier School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
26%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Whittier School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Whittier School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whittier School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whittier School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
41%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Whittier School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Whittier School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whittier School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whittier School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whittier School's ranking?
Whittier School is ranked #707 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Whittier School?
199 students attend Whittier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Whittier School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier School?
Whittier School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whittier School offer ?
Whittier School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Whittier School part of?
Whittier School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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