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8.8 avg / 10

Harlowton K-12 School District

School District · Harlowton, Montana

Students: 267
Teachers (FTE): 26

Avg Rating

8.8

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,101

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.3:1

How this district compares

Montana rank

#1 of 153

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.5

above Montana avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,101

+$5,833 vs Montana median

District size

267 students

Smaller than Montana median

About Harlowton K-12

Harlowton K-12 is a Harlowton, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 267 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. The district invests $19,101 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.8/10, Harlowton K-12 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hillcrest School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Harlowton K-12 students show an average math proficiency of 28.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Harlowton K-12, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.4%
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ELA Proficiency 41.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Harlowton K-12 with test data.

Schools in Harlowton K-12

3 schools

District Details

State
Montana
City
Harlowton
Total Enrollment
267
Teachers (FTE)
26
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harlowton K-12?

Harlowton K-12 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Harlowton K-12?

The average composite rating for Harlowton K-12 is 8.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Harlowton K-12?

Harlowton K-12 spends $19,101 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Harlowton K-12?

The average student-teacher ratio in Harlowton K-12 is 10.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Harlowton K-12?

Hillcrest School is the highest-rated school in Harlowton K-12 with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Harlowton K-12?

Across schools in Harlowton K-12 with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Harlowton K-12 compare to other districts in Montana?

Harlowton K-12 has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 3 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
8.8/10
Math Proficiency
28.4%
ELA Proficiency
41.9%

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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