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Hillcrest School

Summary:

Hillcrest School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Harlowton, MT, with a student population of 156 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school is part of the Harlowton K-12 school district, which is ranked 195 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest School stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.46%) compared to the state average (72.7%), as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (8.33%) than the state (5.6%). The school's test scores in mathematics, reading, and science have been consistently higher than the district and state averages over the past three years. Additionally, Hillcrest has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 12, which is lower than the state average and suggests students may receive more individualized attention.

While Hillcrest School's strong performance in mathematics and science is noteworthy, the school has seen a steady decline in racial diversity over the past three years, and its reading proficiency rates have been more variable, falling below the district and state averages in the 2022-2023 school year. For comparison, the nearby Judith Gap School has an even higher percentage of white students (93.75%) and a lower student-teacher ratio (8.4), but its statewide ranking and test scores are not available for recent years, making a direct comparison difficult.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 500 B Avenue NE
       Harlowton, MT  59036

(406) 632-4361

District: Harlowton K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,453 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest School usually attend:

Middle:    Hillcrest 7-8
High:    Harlowton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillcrest School ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Hillcrest School employs 16.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest School is $16,453.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillcrest School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harlowton K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlowton K-12 195th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.81 246th 356 30.9%
2022 52.06 187th 329 43.2%
2023 51.18 187th 332 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hillcrest School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 157 0 0 14 0 1 2 0 174
2021 165 0 0 12 0 1 2 0 180
2022 155 0 0 12 0 1 3 0 171
2023 138 1 0 13 0 1 3 0 156
2024 147 1 0 14 1 0 6 0 169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillcrest School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 174 15.7 11.0 78.7
2021 180 15.7 11.4 n/a
2022 171 14.1 12.0 n/a
2023 156 14.3 10.8 n/a
2024 169 16.2 10.3 80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillcrest School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 174 15.7 11.0 78.7
2021 180 15.7 11.4 n/a
2022 171 14.1 12.0 n/a
2023 156 14.3 10.8 n/a
2024 169 16.2 10.3 80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillcrest School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $17,542
2022 $15,333
2023 $16,453

Data source: Montana Department of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest School

In the 2023-24 school year, 169 students attended Hillcrest School.

Hillcrest School ranks 187th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hillcrest School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hillcrest School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillcrest 7-8
High : Harlowton High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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