Below Average
#526 of 603 schools in MT
Hardin Middle School
Middle School · Hardin Elem · Hardin, MT
A Hardin Elem middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 Park Road, Hardin, MT 59034
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hardin Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hardin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated843/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hardin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,559
Median home value
$178,200
Median rent
$723/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hardin Elem
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hardin Middle School is listed in Hardin Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hardin Middle School
Hardin Middle School is a public middle school in Hardin, MT, part of Hardin Elem, serving approximately 370 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hardin Middle School
What grades does Hardin Middle School serve?
Hardin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hardin Middle School?
Hardin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardin Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hardin Middle School rank in MT?
Hardin Middle School ranks #526 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Hardin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hardin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hardin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardin Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hardin Middle School a charter school?
No, Hardin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hardin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hardin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hardin Middle School?
100.0% of students at Hardin Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Big Horn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.3%
- Phone
- (406) 665-6300
- Area population (ZIP 59034)
- 4,972
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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