Huntley Project High School is a high school in Worden, Montana. Home of the Red Devils, the Huntley Project School District serves students living in four small Montana communities: Worden, Ballantine, Huntley, and Pompey's Pillar, with total population nearing 3,000 people.
Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Huntley Project Elementary K-6 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 38% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntley Project Elementary K-6's student population of 410 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Red, White
School Motto
Home of the Red Devils!
School Rankings
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntley Project Elementary K-6 is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Devils
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntley Project Elementary K-6's ranking?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 is ranked #445 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Huntley Project Elementary K-6 often compared to?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6is often viewed alongside schools like Highland School, Independent School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Huntley Project Elementary K-6?
410 students attend Huntley Project Elementary K-6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Huntley Project Elementary K-6 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntley Project Elementary K-6?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Huntley Project Elementary K-6 offer ?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntley Project Elementary K-6 part of?
Huntley Project Elementary K-6 is part of Huntley Project K-12 Schools.
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