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Arrowhead School

Public | 1-5 | 475 students
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Posted April 25, 2010
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This is an exemplary school. My son has made outstanding progress with the help of the wonderful staff at Arrowhead Elementary.
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Posted April 1, 2010
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The school is okay. We were new and transferred in from another state. We did not receive much help and my child struggled and it was frustrating. It got better but only because we complained loudly. The town is nice, but we've been here over a year and feel like outsiders. All the people here grew up here, their kids grew up here, and as someone who didn't, adjustment to this school and community is very very hard
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Posted November 26, 2007
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This school is known for the best school in Billings!
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Posted April 5, 2004
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My son has blossomed at this school. No others he's attended has given the incentive he has now to learn. Parent involvement is extremely high which really adds to its depth. The staff is very professional and up to date on all teaching techniques...they don't hesitate to try all options in order to give the child the best learning experience. Respect of others and behavior are top priorities at Arrowhead...an all around really great school and a great way to send these kids off to middle school and hight school.
—Submitted by Heidi Glassing, a parent

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Posted November 16, 2003
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This school provided a safe and healthy learning enviroment for my child. My child speaks positivly about the staff and how well run everything was. All other elementry schools my child attended were not comparable. At this school my child made lifelong friends and memmories. This school creates a positive effect on all learnings and makes your childs elementry school learnings comprehendsble and creates fun learning. Children enjoy comming to school.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students93%
Female92%
Male95%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic92%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%

Reading

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic99%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English99%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic88%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic97%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English98%

Science

All Students82%
Female76%
Male88%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic81%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students83%
Female75%
Male88%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic84%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students90%
Female94%
Male88%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic92%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 82%
Asian 2% 1%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 11%
Black 1% 1%
Two or more races 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 5%N/A41%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
Gifted specialist(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
School psychologist
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Music
  • Band
  • Orchestra

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
Staff resources available to students
  • Gifted specialist(s)
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:15 am
School end time
  • 3:00 pm
School Leader's name
  • Pam Meier
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
  • Direct instruction
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Gifted specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Bussing provided 3+ miles away
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • St. John's Lutheran Ministries
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None
Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Band
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Kindness and Compassion Club
School leaders can update this information here.

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  • Join PTO/PTA
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