Hill Top Colony School

909 Spring Creek Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hill Top Colony School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hill Top Colony School's student population of 23 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hill Top Colony School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill Top Colony School is 0.00, 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)
#568 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hill Top Colony 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.
≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hill Top Colony 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
23:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hill Top Colony School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hill Top Colony School's ranking?
Hill Top Colony School is ranked #568 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Hill Top Colony School?
23 students attend Hill Top Colony School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hill Top Colony School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill Top Colony School?
Hill Top Colony School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hill Top Colony School offer ?
Hill Top Colony School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hill Top Colony School part of?
Hill Top Colony School is part of Centerville Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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