Highwood School

160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 1%
Highwood School serves 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Highwood School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (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 ≥80% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1% in MT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Highwood School's student population of 57 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
57 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Highwood School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Highwood School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 707 schools
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
96%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highwood School's ranking?
Highwood School is ranked #4 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Highwood School?
57 students attend Highwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Highwood School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highwood School?
Highwood School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highwood School offer ?
Highwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highwood School part of?
Highwood School is part of Highwood K-12 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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