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Clinton School vs. Rattlesnake Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Clinton School
20397 E Mullan Rd
Clinton, MT 59825
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Rattlesnake Elementary School
1220 Pineview Drive
Missoula, MT 59801
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clinton 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 37%). 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 16:1 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 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 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-5
Total Students
188 students
407 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clinton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rattlesnake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clinton School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rattlesnake Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clinton School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rattlesnake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clinton School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clinton Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rattlesnake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Missoula Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#330 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
#8 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clinton School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rattlesnake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MT)
68%
(Top 5% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clinton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clinton Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rattlesnake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Missoula Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 1% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clinton School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clinton Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rattlesnake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Missoula Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 1% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Clinton School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rattlesnake Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
42
54
Grade 1 Students
27
63
Grade 2 Students
15
62
Grade 3 Students
24
80
Grade 4 Students
27
76
Grade 5 Students
23
72
Grade 6 Students
29
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clinton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clinton Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rattlesnake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Missoula Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clinton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clinton Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rattlesnake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Missoula Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clinton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clinton Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rattlesnake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Missoula Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clinton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clinton Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rattlesnake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Missoula Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
87%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clinton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clinton Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rattlesnake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Missoula Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clinton School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clinton Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rattlesnake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Missoula Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clinton School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clinton Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rattlesnake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Missoula Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clinton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clinton Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rattlesnake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Missoula Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clinton School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clinton Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rattlesnake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Missoula Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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