Glacier Gateway Elem vs Ruder Elementary
Ruder Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 5.1/10. In math proficiency, Ruder Elementary leads at 56.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Glacier Gateway Elem
Columbia Falls, MT
5.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
496 students
Ruder Elementary
Columbia Falls, MT
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
546 students
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| Metric | Glacier Gateway Elem | Ruder Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.9 | 8.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.0 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| Environment Score | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| State Rank | #458 of 605 | #159 of 605 |
| State Percentile | 25th | 74th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Glacier Gateway Elem | Ruder Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 35.0% | 56.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 60.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Glacier Gateway Elem | Ruder Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 496 | 546 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.0:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| District | Columbia Falls Elem | Columbia Falls Elem |
| City | Columbia Falls | Columbia Falls |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia Falls (59912) | Columbia Falls (59912) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,515 | $73,515 |
| Median Home Value | $438,000 | $438,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.7% | 30.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |