Serving 36 students in grades 7-8, Hillcrest 7-8 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest 7-8's student population of 36 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillcrest 7-8 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 Hillcrest 7-8 is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
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 Hillcrest 7-8's ranking?
Hillcrest 7-8 is ranked #455 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 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Hillcrest 7-8?
36 students attend Hillcrest 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hillcrest 7-8 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest 7-8?
Hillcrest 7-8 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillcrest 7-8 offer ?
Hillcrest 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillcrest 7-8 part of?
Hillcrest 7-8 is part of Harlowton K-12 School District.
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