Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
311 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54%
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
