Independent School vs. Highland School
Should I attend Independent School or Highland School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Independent School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
302 students
250 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#280 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
44
Grade 1 Students
35
41
Grade 2 Students
50
38
Grade 3 Students
38
38
Grade 4 Students
47
51
Grade 5 Students
46
38
Grade 6 Students
43
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
6%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%