Elementary Schools in Butte Elementary


Summary:

The Butte Elementary school district in Montana is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the district, with two standout institutions leading the way.

Hillcrest School and Whittier School are the top-performing elementary schools in the Butte Elementary district, ranking 71st and 88th out of 401 Montana elementary schools, respectively. Both schools significantly outperform the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science test scores. In contrast, Kennedy School stands out as the lowest-performing, with proficiency rates well below the district and state levels.

The data also reveals that four of the six Butte Elementary schools have a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population. However, Hillcrest School has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 28.64%, suggesting a more economically diverse student body. Despite the variation in performance and student demographics, the spending per student across the district remains relatively consistent, ranging from $8,718 to $9,273 per student.

District Detail

 111 North Montana
Butte, MT 59701

 (406) 533-2500

SchoolDigger Rank:
226th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 2,929

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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