Bissell School vs L A Muldown School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bissell School
Whitefish · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
78 students
L A Muldown School
Whitefish · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
661 students
| Measure | Bissell School Whitefish, Montana | L A Muldown School Whitefish, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 267 | #34 of 267 |
| National rank | #18696 of 50,301 | #8921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 78 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 64% |
| city | Whitefish | Whitefish |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L A Muldown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 59.2).
- •L A Muldown School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 30%).
- •Bissell School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 58%).
- •L A Muldown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 37.2%).
- •Bissell School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.5).
- •L A Muldown School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 78.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bissell School better than L A Muldown School?
On the Success Index (US), L A Muldown School ranks higher (73.5 vs 59.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bissell School and L A Muldown School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Whitefish and Whitefish in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bissell School: 78. L A Muldown School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bissell School and L A Muldown School rank in Montana?
Bissell School is 94th of 267 and L A Muldown School is 34th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).