Excellent
#74 of 603 schools in MT
Top 12% in state
Highland Park School
Elementary School · Lewistown Elem · Lewistown, MT
A Lewistown Elem elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 7th Avenue South, Lewistown, MT 59457
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Park School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 43% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Park 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewistown), 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
$59,682
Median home value
$205,500
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lewistown Elem
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Park School is listed in Lewistown Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Park School
Highland Park School is a public elementary school in Lewistown, MT, part of Lewistown Elem, serving approximately 283 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Park School
What grades does Highland Park School serve?
Highland Park School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Park School rank in MT?
Highland Park School ranks #74 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Highland Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Highland Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Park School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Highland Park School a charter school?
No, Highland Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Park School a Title I school?
No, Highland Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Park School?
48.8% of students at Highland Park 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fergus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (406) 535-2555
- Area population (ZIP 59457)
- 9,215
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 59457; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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