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Smith School vs. Jefferson School

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School Overview

School
Smith School
2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Jefferson School
1023 Broadway
Helena, MT 59601
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Jefferson 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 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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).
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
292 students
247 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smith School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smith School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smith School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smith School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Helena 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 Jefferson School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Helena 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

#134 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 20%)
#7 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smith 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 Jefferson School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MT)
65-69%
(Top 5% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Helena 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 Jefferson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Helena Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 1% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Helena 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 Jefferson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Helena Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 1% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smith School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson School by grade.
Pre-K Students
7
5
Kindergarten Students
37
38
Grade 1 Students
49
36
Grade 2 Students
51
40
Grade 3 Students
47
38
Grade 4 Students
53
47
Grade 5 Students
48
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Helena 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 Jefferson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Helena 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Helena Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Helena 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
23%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Helena 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 Jefferson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Helena 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%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Helena 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 Jefferson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Helena Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
70%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Helena 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 Jefferson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Helena 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smith School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Helena 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 Jefferson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Helena Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smith School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Helena 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 Jefferson School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Helena 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
22%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smith School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Helena 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 Jefferson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Helena 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
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smith School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Helena 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 Jefferson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Helena 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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