Harlem Elementary School
Tel:
(406)353-2258
- Harlem Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 21%.
Top Placements
Harlem Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Harlem Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 351 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harlem Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harlem Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall School Rank | #317 out of 573 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 94% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 4% |
| White | 1% | 79% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harlem Elem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harlem Elementary School is Harlem High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harlem 7-8 (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Harlem Elementary School (4.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harlem Harlem 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 102 students
0.4 miles
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406)353-2287 0.4 7-8 102 - Harlem Harlem High School Grades: 9-12 | 144 students
0.4 miles
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406)353-2287 0.4 9-12 144 - Harlem North Harlem Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 10 students
4.1 miles
755 Hillcrest Road
Harlem, MT 59526
(406)353-2800 4.1 PK-8 10 - Zurich Zurich School Grades: PK-8 | 23 students
11.9 miles
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547
(406)357-4164 11.9 PK-8 23 - Chinook Cleveland School Grades: PK-8 | 5 students
24.6 miles
Highway 240 (25 Mile, South Of
Chinook, MT 59523
(406)357-2018 24.6 PK-8 5
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