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6.6 avg / 10

Hardin Elem School District

School District · Hardin, Montana

Students: 1,252
Teachers (FTE): 99
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

5

4 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,138

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

Montana rank

#60 of 153

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Montana avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,138

+$3,870 vs Montana median

District size

1,252 students

Much larger than Montana median

About Hardin Elem

Hardin Elem is a Hardin, Montana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,252 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $17,138 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Hardin Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hardin Intermediate, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Hardin Elem students show an average math proficiency of 13.7% and ELA proficiency of 17.0%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Hardin Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 13.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 17.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hardin Elem with test data.

District Details

State
Montana
City
Hardin
Total Enrollment
1,252
Teachers (FTE)
99
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hardin Elem?

Hardin Elem has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hardin Elem?

The average composite rating for Hardin Elem is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hardin Elem?

Hardin Elem spends $17,138 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hardin Elem?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hardin Elem is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hardin Elem?

Hardin Intermediate is the highest-rated school in Hardin Elem with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Hardin Elem?

Across schools in Hardin Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hardin Elem compare to other districts in Montana?

Hardin Elem has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
13.7%
ELA Proficiency
17.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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