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Whittier School vs. Emily Dickinson School

Should you attend Whittier School or Emily Dickinson 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.
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School Overview

School
Whittier School
511 N 5th
Bozeman, MT 59771
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Emily Dickinson School
2435 Annie Street
Bozeman, MT 59771
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Emily Dickinson 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 10%)
Overview
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whittier 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 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emily Dickinson 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 66% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
277 students
527 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whittier School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emily Dickinson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whittier School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emily Dickinson School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whittier School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emily Dickinson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whittier School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bozeman 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%)
#33 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whittier 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 Emily Dickinson School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MT)
66%
(Top 5% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittier School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bozeman 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)
63%
(Top 10% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittier School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bozeman Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Whittier School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Emily Dickinson School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
2
Kindergarten Students
58
78
Grade 1 Students
41
84
Grade 2 Students
50
107
Grade 3 Students
38
88
Grade 4 Students
40
81
Grade 5 Students
32
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Whittier School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bozeman 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
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whittier School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bozeman Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emily Dickinson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bozeman 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
16%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whittier School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bozeman 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 Whittier School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bozeman 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
77%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whittier School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bozeman 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%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whittier School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bozeman Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whittier School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bozeman 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
19%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whittier School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bozeman 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whittier School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bozeman 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 Emily Dickinson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bozeman 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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