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Hawthorne School

2835 South 3rd West
Missoula, MT 59801

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Top 10%

Tel: (406) 542-4025

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Hawthorne School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Hawthorne School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawthorne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Hawthorne School's student population of 385 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

385 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hawthorne School is ranked within the top 10% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hawthorne School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MT)

Overall Testing Rank

#56 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawthorne School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawthorne School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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American Indian

12%

11%

This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Hawthorne School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Asian

Hispanic

Black

White

79%

78%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.39

This chart display the diversity score of Hawthorne School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

38%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Missoula Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorne School's ranking?

Hawthorne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

How many students attend Hawthorne School?

385 students attend Hawthorne School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Hawthorne School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne School?

Hawthorne School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Hawthorne School offer ?

Hawthorne School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Hawthorne School part of?

Hawthorne School is part of Missoula Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education