Harlowton Elementary School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Harlowton Elementary School District, serving 214 students. Harlowton Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
Public schools in Harlowton Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
The top ranked public schools in Harlowton Elementary School District are Hillcrest School and Hillcrest 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 21% (majority American Indian).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the Montana public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Harlowton Elementary School District |
| School District Website | http://www.harlowton.k12.mt.us |
| School District Phone Number | (406) 632-4822 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MT) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 824 Schools |
| # of Students | 214 Students | 147,122 Students |
| # of Teachers | 20 Teachers | 10,494 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Harlowton Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 350 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #269 out of 350 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 51% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.16 | 0.37 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 16,705 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 11% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 1,123 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 13 Students | 6,836 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 1,264 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of White Students | 196 Students | 115,493 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 78% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 335 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 3 Students | 5,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 943 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 26 | 11,711 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 18 | 11,414 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 28 | 11,153 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 22 | 11,569 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 24 | 11,982 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 27 | 11,729 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 26 | 11,819 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 21 | 11,250 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 22 | 11,233 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 11,309 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 10,939 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 10,392 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 9,679 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,986 is less than the state median of $16,673. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MT) |
| Total Revenue | $2 MM | $2 MM |
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| Spending | $2 MM | $2 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,103 | $16,845 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,986 | $16,673 |
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Harlowton Elementary School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Hillcrest School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%500 B Avenue Ne10
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Grades: PK-8 | 182 students
- Hillcrest 7-8 Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%304 Division St10
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
Grades: 7-8 | 32 students
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