Hawthorne School

550 Hiberta St.
Missoula, MT 59801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in MT
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • 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 377 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025

School Rankings

Hawthorne School ranks within the top 10% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#69 out of 696 schools
(Top 10%)
50-54%
37%
55-59%
46%
60-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
2%
1%
White
79%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorne School's ranking?
Hawthorne School is ranked #69 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne School?
377 students attend Hawthorne School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hawthorne School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne School?
Hawthorne School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorne School offer ?
Hawthorne School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorne School part of?
Hawthorne School is part of Missoula Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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