Summary:
The Vaughn Elementary district in Montana is home to two elementary schools: Vaughn School and Hillcrest Colony Elementary. While both serve elementary-aged students, Hillcrest Colony Elementary stands out as the higher-performing school in the district, with a higher state-wide ranking, smaller class sizes, and more efficient spending per student.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary ranks 65th out of 356 Montana elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Vaughn School ranks 195th out of 332 schools with a 2-star rating. Hillcrest Colony also has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 9:1 compared to Vaughn School's 14:1, suggesting more individualized attention for students. Additionally, Hillcrest Colony spends $3,197 per student, which is considerably less than the $9,923 per student spent at Vaughn School.
While Vaughn School has a more diverse student population, with 72.8% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 8% Native American, and 9.6% two or more races, Hillcrest Colony Elementary has a 100% White student body. The test scores at Vaughn School are also below the Vaughn Elementary district and state averages, raising questions about potential areas for improvement.
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