Best Public Schools in Hardin, MT

The city of Hardin, Montana is home to four schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Hardin High School, Hardin Middle School, Hardin Intermediate, and Hardin Primary. Unfortunately, the data shows that these schools are consistently performing below the state average on key metrics like test scores and school rankings.

None of the schools in Hardin appear to be standouts, with the highest-ranked being Hardin Middle School, which ranks 206 out of 222 middle schools in the state. The proficiency rates at all the schools are very low, with only around 10-14% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 3-4% in Math, and 8-10% in Science. This poor academic performance is reflected in the schools' low rankings, with Hardin High School ranking 162 out of 182 high schools and the other schools also ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories.

One notable finding is that all four schools in Hardin have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. This, coupled with the wide range in per-student spending and relatively high student-teacher ratios, suggests that the Hardin High School and Hardin Elementary districts may be facing significant challenges in effectively allocating resources and attracting and retaining qualified teachers to support the needs of their students.