Excellent
#97 of 603 schools in MT
Top 16% in state
Chief Joseph School
Elementary School · Great Falls Elem · Great Falls, MT
A Great Falls Elem elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2429, Great Falls, MT 59403
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chief Joseph School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chief Joseph School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,026/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Great Falls Elem
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chief Joseph School is listed in Great Falls Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chief Joseph School
Chief Joseph School is a public elementary school in Great Falls, MT, part of Great Falls Elem, serving approximately 262 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chief Joseph School
What grades does Chief Joseph School serve?
Chief Joseph School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Chief Joseph School?
Chief Joseph School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Joseph School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chief Joseph School rank in MT?
Chief Joseph School ranks #97 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Chief Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chief Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chief Joseph School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chief Joseph School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chief Joseph School a charter school?
No, Chief Joseph School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chief Joseph School a Title I school?
No, Chief Joseph School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chief Joseph School?
59.2% of students at Chief Joseph School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cascade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (406) 268-6675
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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