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Highwood Middle School
Middle School · Highwood K-12
160 West Street South, Highwood, MT 59450
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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About Highwood Middle School
Highwood Middle School is a public middle school in Highwood, MT, part of Highwood K-12. Highwood Middle School serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Highwood Middle School show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 16 students, Highwood Middle School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Highwood Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Highwood Middle School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Address
- 160 West Street South, Highwood, MT 59450
- Website
- highwood.k12.mt.us
- Phone
- (406) 733-2081
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 test records from MT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
160 West Street South, Highwood, MT 59450
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Highwood Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Belt 7-8 (rated 8.9/10, 14.8 miles away, in nearby Belt). Another option is Fort Benton 7-8 (rated 8.9/10, 17.6 miles away, in nearby Fort Benton). Additionally, Centerville 6-8 (rated 7.2/10, 21.0 miles away, in nearby Sand Coulee). For more schools in Highwood, see our Highwood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 26.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highwood School Highwood | 0.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Highwood High School Highwood | 0.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Belt School Belt | 14.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Pleasant Valley School Belt | 14.8 mi | — |
| Belt 7-8 Belt | 14.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Belt High School Belt | 14.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Carter School Carter | 15.6 mi | — |
| Fort Benton School Fort Benton | 17.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Fort Benton 7-8 Fort Benton | 17.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Fort Benton High School Fort Benton | 17.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Hill Top Colony School Sand Coulee | 19.4 mi | — |
| Centerville School Sand Coulee | 21.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Centerville 6-8 Sand Coulee | 21.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Centerville High School Sand Coulee | 21.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Loy School Great Falls | 20.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Chief Joseph School Great Falls | 20.5 mi | 8.0 |
| TREASURE STATE ACADEMY Great Falls | 20.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Morningside School Great Falls | 21.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Geyser School Geyser | 26.7 mi | — |
| Geyser High School Geyser | 26.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59450 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,417
Median Home Value
$247,600
Median Rent
$1,339/mo
Population
568
College Educated
37.8%
Homeownership
69.2%
Avg Commute
26.8 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
37.3
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|---|---|
| Ashland 7-8 Ashland, MT | — |
| Augusta 7-8 Augusta, MT | — |
| BIG HORN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hardin, MT | — |
| Barbara Gilligan 7-8 Brockton, MT | — |
| Belfry 7-8 Belfry, MT | — |
| Bissell 7-8 Whitefish, MT | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Highwood Middle School
What grades does Highwood Middle School serve?
Highwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Highwood Middle School?
Highwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highwood Middle School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Highwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highwood Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Highwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Highwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Highwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highwood Middle School?
37.5% of students at Highwood 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chouteau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (406) 733-2081
Resources & Links
District
Highwood K-12- District Enrollment
- 108
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,778
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