Hamilton K-12 Schools

The Hamilton K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools based on key metrics such as test scores, school rankings, and per-student spending.

The standout school in the district is Hamilton High School, which ranked 18th out of 182 Montana high schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance is reflected in its high test scores, with 66.67% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts on the ACT, compared to the district average of 63.79% and the state average of 54.99%. Another high-performing school is Daly School, an elementary school that ranked 160th out of 401 Montana elementary schools in 2024-2025 and earned a 3-star rating.

In contrast, Bitterroot Polytech High School and Bitterroot Polytech 7-8 struggled, ranking 137th out of 182 Montana high schools and 208th out of 222 Montana middle schools, respectively, in 2024-2025. These schools had significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages. The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, suggesting the district may need to focus on addressing the needs of the lower-performing schools to ensure more equitable educational outcomes.