Excellent
#53 of 603 schools in MT
Top 9% in state
Hawthorne School
Elementary School · Missoula Elem · Missoula, MT
A Missoula Elem elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT 59801
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hawthorne School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 28 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hawthorne 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Missoula), 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
$55,022
Median home value
$393,400
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
40.8%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| First Lutheran Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Sussex SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Missoula Elem
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,401NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawthorne School is listed in Missoula Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawthorne School
Hawthorne School is a public elementary school in Missoula, MT, part of Missoula Elem, serving approximately 377 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawthorne School
What grades does Hawthorne School serve?
Hawthorne School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hawthorne School?
Hawthorne School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorne School rank in MT?
Hawthorne School ranks #53 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Hawthorne School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorne School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Hawthorne School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hawthorne School a charter school?
No, Hawthorne School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawthorne School a Title I school?
No, Hawthorne School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorne School?
56.8% of students at Hawthorne 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Missoula County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (406) 542-4025
- Area population (ZIP 59801)
- 31,127
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 59801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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