Vision and Mission



MCPS 2019 By the NumbersMissoula County Public Schools215 S. 6th Street West, Missoula, MT 59801Vision and MissionWe communicate, collaborate, think critically, and create. We are Missoula County Public Schools – educational learners in a global society – fostering uncompromised excellence and empowering all learners.To ensure every student achieves their full potential, regardless of circumstance and ability.Forward Thinking, High AchievingDistrict Information18 Schools9,213 Students2,151 Staff Members (This represents all permanent staff as well as substitutes)29 School-Based Administrators713 Certified Staff members496 Classified Staff Members6,395 VolunteersStudent DemographicsGenderMale 52%Female 48%Not all students identify within the male/female binary system.Free or Reduced Lunch73% Not Eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch27% Eligible for Free or Reduced LunchEach year MCPS serves up to 500 homeless students.Special EducationNot Eligible 79.5%Special Education 14.7% 504 Plan 5.9%RaceWhite 84.8%Native American 6.8%Hispanic/Latino 3.6%Black 2.3%Asian/Pacific Islander 2.2%Native Hawaiian .3%Pre-School and Early Kindergarten ProgramsEarly Learning Program: A part-time program with specially designed instruction for children ages 3-5 who have been identified as eligible for Special Education Services and Supports; the program is extended two to three days a week to typically functioning peers through an application process. One day a week we offer a Communication Club for students who need support with verbal communication skills.Early Kindergarten: A full day program for children who are four years old. Enrollment in early kindergarten happens through an application process with first priority being given to families who meet the following criteria:200% of poverty levelReside in the Franklin, Lowell, Hawthorne, and Russell attendance areas4 years old, on or before September 10th of current school yearElementary SchoolsList of Schools:Chief CharloFranklinHawthorneJeannette RankinLewis and ClarkLowellPaxsonRattlesnakeRussellPrograms:Language Focus: PaxsonInternational Baccalaureate: Franklin (Candidate), Lewis and ClarkSteam Focus: Chief CharloStructured Learning: Franklin, Jeannette Rankin, Lewis and ClarkExtended Resource: Russell, Hawthorne, Chief Charlo, LowellAll elementary schools implement the Montana Behavioral Initiative, Project Lead The Way, COMPASS/Gifted Ed, English Language Learner support, Professional Learning Communities, SPARK!SPARK! Assures all students have equal access to diverse arts learning opportunities that inspire curiosity, communication and creativity.Testing:SBAC Proficient or Above (Assessment data reflects 2018-19 school year results.)Math 56%ELA 63.3%Middle SchoolsList of SchoolsCS Porter Meadow HillWashingtonPrograms:International Baccalaureate: Washington (Candidate)Language Focus: WashingtonLife Skills: CS Porter, Meadow HillStructured Learning: CS Porter, WashingtonAll middle schools implement the Montana Behavioral Initiative, Project Lead The Way, COMPASS/Gifted Ed, English Language Learners support, Professional Learning Communities, SPARK!Project Lead The Way is a rigorous and innovative STEM program available to all students. Project Lead The Way promotes critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and real-world problem solving skills.Testing:SBAC Proficient or Above (Assessment data reflects 2018-19 school year results.)Math 47%ELA 59.3%High SchoolsList of SchoolsBig SkyHellgateSeeley SwanSentinelPrograms:Big Sky: Health Science Academy, International Baccalaureate, Global Learning Pathways, AP, Dual Credit, Life SkillsHellgate: Finance Pathway, International Baccalaureate, Global Learning Pathways, Ap, Dual CreditSeeley-Swan: Four day week, Challenge Success Program, AP, Dual CreditSentinel: PLTW Computer Science & Engineering Pathways, Juniper Academic Alliance, Dual Credit, AP Program & Capstone Diploma, Structured Learning Program, Life Skills ProgramWillard Alternative High School Program offers students individualized learning, credit recovery, and a trimester system. Students are admitted through an application process.Testing:Average ACT Composite 20.4(Assessment data reflects 2018-19 school year results.) ................
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