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Hot Springs School

Summary:

Hot Springs School is an elementary school in Hot Springs, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 98 students. The school is part of the Hot Springs K-12 District, which is ranked 214 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hot Springs School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own district averages on Montana state assessments in mathematics, reading, and science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 29.09% in mathematics, 34.55% in reading, and 40% in science, while the state averages were 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years, from 337 out of 356 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 219 out of 332 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 0 stars to 2 stars. However, Hot Springs School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 11.6 over the past three years, which may suggest a more individualized learning environment.

When compared to the nearby Valley View School and Plains Elementary School, Hot Springs School underperforms on academic measures. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Plains Elementary School had significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics (54.07%), reading (49.63%), and science (48.57%) than Hot Springs School. This suggests that the educational outcomes at Hot Springs School are not keeping pace with some of the surrounding schools in the Valley View Elementary and Plains K-12 districts.


Detail:

Public, Virtual PK, KG-6

 301 Broadway
       Hot Springs, MT  59845

(406) 741-2014

District: Hot Springs K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
219th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,911 Help


Students who attend Hot Springs School usually attend:

Middle:    Hot Springs 7-8
High:    Hot Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  90

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
Two or more races:
15.6%
American Indian:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hot Springs School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70%), two or more races (15.6%), American Indian (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hot Springs School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hot Springs School is $15,911.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hot Springs K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Hot Springs K-12 214th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hot Springs School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.63 337th 356 5.3%
2022 36.21 248th 329 24.6%
2023 41.93 219th 332 34.0%
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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 Hot Springs School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 62 0 0 1 4 0 30 0 97
2014 59 0 0 1 3 0 32 0 95
2015 60 0 0 3 3 0 30 0 96
2016 60 0 0 3 3 1 28 0 95
2017 64 0 1 3 5 0 29 0 102
2018 52 1 1 4 5 0 23 0 86
2019 44 1 2 5 8 0 26 0 86
2020 55 0 0 4 12 0 29 0 100
2021 55 0 0 4 13 0 24 0 96
2022 61 0 0 5 9 0 19 0 94
2023 62 0 0 7 11 0 18 0 98
2024 63 0 0 3 10 0 14 0 90

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 Hot Springs School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 97 8.3 11.5 69.1
2014 95 8.3 11.3 67.4
2015 96 8.0 12.0 68.8
2016 95 8.0 11.8 62.1
2017 102 8.6 11.8 71.6
2018 86 7.5 11.4 100
2019 86 9.2 9.2 46.5
2020 100 9.2 10.8 65
2021 96 9.9 9.6 n/a
2022 94 9.5 9.8 n/a
2023 98 8.3 11.6 n/a
2024 90 8.8 10.1 63.3

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 Hot Springs School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 97 8.3 11.5 69.1
2014 95 8.3 11.3 67.4
2015 96 8.0 12.0 68.8
2016 95 8.0 11.8 62.1
2017 102 8.6 11.8 71.6
2018 86 7.5 11.4 100
2019 86 9.2 9.2 46.5
2020 100 9.2 10.8 65
2021 96 9.9 9.6 n/a
2022 94 9.5 9.8 n/a
2023 98 8.3 11.6 n/a
2024 90 8.8 10.1 63.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hot Springs School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,727
2021 $14,532
2022 $17,071
2023 $15,911

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hot Springs School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8698
 14%
African American10
 100%
American Indian811
 37.5%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White4462
 40.9%
Two or More Races2618
 30.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hot Springs School

Hot Springs School ranks 219th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hot Springs School are 70% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Hot Springs School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hot Springs 7-8
High : Hot Springs High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 90 students attended Hot Springs 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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