Middle Schools in Harlowton K-12

Summary:

The Harlowton K-12 district in Montana is home to a single standout middle school, Hillcrest 7-8. This small school of just 37 students has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, reaching as high as 13th out of 123 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Hillcrest 7-8's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Despite its small size, Hillcrest 7-8 boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school serves a diverse population, with over 56% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Hillcrest 7-8's ability to maintain high academic performance while serving a socioeconomically diverse student body is a testament to the school's dedication and effectiveness.

While Hillcrest 7-8's rankings have fluctuated in recent years, the school's overall performance remains impressive. As the only middle school in the Harlowton K-12 district, Hillcrest 7-8 stands out as a shining example of academic excellence, providing a high-quality education to its students and consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

District Detail

304 Division St
Harlowton, MT 59036

(406) 632-4822

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 298

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
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
Hillcrest 7-8	Public	7-8	304 Division St	Harlowton	59036	Wheatland County	Harlowton K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 632-4361	37	3	13.3	56.8%	26 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (13.5%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.8%)	73.7	33^rd of 222 public middle schools	85.1%		84.4	13^th of 123 public middle schools	89.4%	20	58.8	47.1	$20,452

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Harlowton Elementary	0.01 mi	2
Judith Gap Elementary	16.94 mi	2	368^th
Judith Gap High School	16.94 mi	1
Melville Elementary	24.4 mi	1	79^th
Ryegate K-12 Schools	29 mi	3	327^th

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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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