Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 71% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Rattlesnake Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rattlesnake Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 722 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Rattlesnake Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Rattlesnake Elementary School often compared to?
Rattlesnake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeannette Rankin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Rattlesnake Elementary School?
445 students attend Rattlesnake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Rattlesnake Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rattlesnake Elementary School?
Rattlesnake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rattlesnake Elementary School offer ?
Rattlesnake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rattlesnake Elementary School part of?
Rattlesnake Elementary School is part of Missoula Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Rattlesnake Elementary School located?
Rattlesnake Elementary School is located in the Upper Rattlesnake neighborhood of Missoula, MT.
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