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Whitewater School

Summary:

Whitewater School is a small elementary school in Whitewater, MT, serving grades PK-5 with just 21 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Whitewater K-12 Schools district.

In recent years, Whitewater School has seen a concerning decline in academic performance. While the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (27.27%) and reading (45.45%) were higher than district and state averages in 2020-2021, they have since dropped significantly, now falling below the district-wide averages of 36.84% and 68.42%, respectively. This decline is reflected in the school's statewide ranking, which has dropped from 41 out of 356 Montana elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 214 out of 332 in the current school year. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars during this time.

Despite the low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.7 to 7.2 over the past few years, and the school's high spending per student of $35,322 (significantly above the state average), the academic performance at Whitewater School has deteriorated. The school should closely examine the factors contributing to this decline and implement targeted strategies to improve student learning outcomes and regain its previous standing among Montana's top-performing elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1 Main Street
       Whitewater, MT  59544

(406) 674-5417

District: Whitewater K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $33,061 Help


Students who attend Whitewater School usually attend:

Middle:    Whitewater 6-8
High:    Whitewater High School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.4 Help
Number of students:  20

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
American Indian:
5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitewater School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), American Indian (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitewater School is 5.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitewater School is $33,061.
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Rank History for Whitewater School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.44 41st 356 88.5%
2023 43.05 214th 332 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Whitewater School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 42 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 46
1996 42 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 46
1997 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1998 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1999 36 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2000 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2001 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2002 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2003 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2004 29 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 31
2005 22 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 30
2006 21 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 27
2007 27 1 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 35
2008 17 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 19
2009 21 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 25
2010 13 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 17
2011 13 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 15
2012 18 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 20
2013 18 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 19
2014 20 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 25
2015 23 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 28
2016 17 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 26
2017 19 0 0 3 5 0 0 0 27
2018 17 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 24
2019 22 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 29
2020 19 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 24
2021 18 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 24
2022 19 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 24
2023 20 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 21
2024 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whitewater School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 46 4.3 10.7 19.6
1996 46 4.3 10.7 19.6
1997 46 3.9 11.8 8.7
1998 45 3.6 12.5 26.7
1999 36 3.6 10.0 58.3
2000 37 3.0 12.3 51.4
2001 39 3.7 10.5 61.5
2002 31 3.9 7.9 51.6
2003 31 3.9 7.9 51.6
2004 31 3.8 8.2 41.9
2005 30 3.9 7.7 56.7
2006 27 3.9 6.9 70.4
2007 35 3.9 9.0 82.9
2008 19 4.0 4.8 57.9
2009 25 4.0 6.3 48
2010 17 4.0 4.2 76.5
2011 15 2.9 5.0 60
2012 20 2.8 7.1 50
2013 19 2.8 6.7 63.2
2014 25 3.6 6.8 68
2015 28 4.0 7.0 64.3
2016 26 4.0 6.5 53.8
2017 27 3.7 7.1 55.6
2018 24 3.7 6.3 58.3
2019 29 3.7 7.6 55.2
2020 24 3.7 6.3 66.7
2021 24 3.3 7.2 n/a
2022 24 3.5 6.7 n/a
2023 21 3.6 5.7 n/a
2024 20 3.6 5.4 80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whitewater School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 46 4.3 10.7 19.6
1996 46 4.3 10.7 19.6
1997 46 3.9 11.8 8.7
1998 45 3.6 12.5 26.7
1999 36 3.6 10.0 58.3
2000 37 3.0 12.3 51.4
2001 39 3.7 10.5 61.5
2002 31 3.9 7.9 51.6
2003 31 3.9 7.9 51.6
2004 31 3.8 8.2 41.9
2005 30 3.9 7.7 56.7
2006 27 3.9 6.9 70.4
2007 35 3.9 9.0 82.9
2008 19 4.0 4.8 57.9
2009 25 4.0 6.3 48
2010 17 4.0 4.2 76.5
2011 15 2.9 5.0 60
2012 20 2.8 7.1 50
2013 19 2.8 6.7 63.2
2014 25 3.6 6.8 68
2015 28 4.0 7.0 64.3
2016 26 4.0 6.5 53.8
2017 27 3.7 7.1 55.6
2018 24 3.7 6.3 58.3
2019 29 3.7 7.6 55.2
2020 24 3.7 6.3 66.7
2021 24 3.3 7.2 n/a
2022 24 3.5 6.7 n/a
2023 21 3.6 5.7 n/a
2024 20 3.6 5.4 80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whitewater School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $35,322
2021 $35,448
2022 $31,422
2023 $33,061

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitewater School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2921
 27.6%
African American00
American Indian41
 75%
Asian00
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2220
 9.1%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitewater School

Whitewater School ranks 214th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Whitewater School are 95% White, 5% American Indian.

Students who attend Whitewater School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitewater 6-8
High : Whitewater High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 20 students attended Whitewater School.


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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.

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