Whitewater School

Whitewater School is a small elementary school in Whitewater, MT, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 19 students. Despite the school's small size, it consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects, including an impressive 100% proficiency in Science.

Whitewater School is part of the Whitewater K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 36 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 77.78% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.67% proficient in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. This success can be attributed to the school's low student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 5.4 to 14.7 over the past few years, allowing for a more personalized learning environment.

In contrast, the nearby Loring Colony School, located 15.71 miles away, has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Montana elementary schools, with 0% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics in 2024-2025. This stark comparison highlights the exceptional performance of Whitewater School, which serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80% to 84.21% over the past few years.