Hawthorne School

Hawthorne School serves 377 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Missoula, Montana, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10, the school ranks 36th out of 605 Montana schools, placing it in the 94th percentile statewide. The school's academic strength is evident in its 8.6 out of 10 academic score, with 57% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 52% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics.

These results reflect solid educational outcomes across all elementary grade levels. Hawthorne's learning environment benefits from a favorable 10.8-to-1 student-teacher ratio, supported by 35 full-time equivalent teachers who can provide more individualized attention to students. This smaller class size structure contributes to the school's academic success.

The school serves families in the 59801 ZIP code area, where nearly half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating a community that values education. The neighborhood has a median household income of $51,494, with home values averaging $354,900, though the area does face economic challenges with an 18.6% poverty rate. Hawthorne School operates within Missoula's small city environment, offering students the benefits of both community connection and access to broader educational and cultural opportunities.