Summary:
The Joliet Elementary district in Montana is home to two schools - Joliet School, an elementary school, and Joliet Middle School. While both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, the middle school stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 40th out of 187 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to the elementary school's 133rd ranking out of 332 elementary schools and 3-star rating.
The racial demographics of the two schools also differ, with the middle school having a more diverse student population, with 90.53% white students, 3.16% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races, while the elementary school is 96% white. This could be an interesting area to explore further, as the factors contributing to this difference are unclear from the data provided.
Despite the performance gap between the two schools, both Joliet School and Joliet Middle School have the same per-student spending of $8,802 for the 2018-2019 school year. However, the lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates is a notable gap, as this metric could provide valuable insights into the socioeconomic background of the student population and potential equity considerations within the district.
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