Missoula International School vs. Sussex School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Missoula International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sussex School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
Overview
a full language immersion environment which research proves increases cognitive development, literacy, cultural understanding and self-confidence
inquiry based learning environment that inspires creativity and critical thinking as the flagship International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in the Northwest authorized for the Primary Years Program (PYP) and the Middle Years Program (MYP)
classes organized in a multiage framework allowing for collaboration and learning in a variety of ways
a 21st century education using a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) based teaching approach
Sussex School provides a progressive K8 education that uses the arts, outdoors, and challenging, relevant curriculum to develop critical thinking, creativity, courage, and citizenship in its students.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1995
1971
Students Body
Total Students
199 students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
39
-
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
17
15
Grade 1 Students
17
11
Grade 2 Students
17
14
Grade 3 Students
17
12
Grade 4 Students
15
17
Grade 5 Students
15
14
Grade 6 Students
14
14
Grade 7 Students
12
12
Grade 8 Students
24
15
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
85%
50%
Average Class Size
15
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 17 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,000
$14,246
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Full kindergarten: $13,997; Full 1st-4th grades: $14,247, full 5-8th gardes: $14,495.
% on Financial Aid
30%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,300
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
n/a
Admissions Director
Susan Beck
Carol Schwartz
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Basketball Team, Cross Country, First Lego League Robotics Team, Math Counts Team, Quiz Bowl Team, Soccer, Track and Field
Art, Battle of the Books, Drama, MathCounts, Music, Outdoor Programming