Harlem Elementary

Summary:

The Harlem Elementary district in Montana operates two schools: Harlem Elementary School and Harlem 7-8. Both schools serve a student population that faces significant economic challenges, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The performance of these schools is consistently low compared to state averages. Harlem Elementary School ranks 356 out of 401 Montana elementary schools and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while Harlem 7-8 ranks 204 out of 222 Montana middle schools and is rated 0 out of 5 stars. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages.

Despite the high spending per student of $12,173, the academic outcomes of these schools remain poor, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the Harlem Elementary district. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the systemic challenges facing these schools and improve the educational opportunities for their students.

District Detail

610 1st Ave SE
Harlem, MT 59526

(406) 353-2289

SchoolDigger Rank:
356^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 454

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Harlem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	110 3rd Ave SW	Harlem	59526	Blaine County	Harlem Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 353-2258	350	29	12.2	100.0%	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	320 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	15.7	356^th of 401 public elementary schools	11.2%		13	189^th of 212 public elementary schools	10.8%	167	21.3	14.7	$16,864
Harlem 7-8	Public	7-8	610 1st Ave SE	Harlem	59526	Blaine County	Harlem Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 353-2287	104	10	10.5	100.0%	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (96.2%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.2	204^th of 222 public middle schools	8.1%		9.2	112^th of 123 public middle schools	8.9%	92	16.8	3.1	$20,923

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Harlem High School	0.55 mi	1	345^th
North Harlem Colony Elementary	4.11 mi	1
Zurich Elementary	11.72 mi	1	278^th
Chinook High School	20.58 mi	1	286^th
Chinook Elementary	20.59 mi	3	282^nd

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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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