Emerson School vs. Margaret Leary School
Should you attend Emerson School or Margaret Leary 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Margaret Leary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Emerson School ranks in the bottom 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 42% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Margaret Leary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
405 students
361 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 722 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#65 out of 722 schools in MT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
46
Grade 1 Students
58
56
Grade 2 Students
58
46
Grade 3 Students
54
44
Grade 4 Students
52
55
Grade 5 Students
51
55
Grade 6 Students
56
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
83%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
