Summary:
The Harrison K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of 3 small schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the district spends more per student than the state average, the academic performance across the schools is concerning, with significant declines in rankings at the secondary level and consistently low achievement at the elementary level.
Harrison Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Montana elementary schools, with only 20% of students proficient in ELA and 25% in math in 2024-2025, well below state averages. In contrast, Harrison 6-8 middle school had a very high statewide ranking of 19th out of 190 middle schools in 2021-2022, but has since fallen to 149th out of 222 in 2024-2025, a dramatic decline in performance.
The most alarming trend is at Harrison High School, which has seen a significant drop in its statewide ranking, plummeting from 16th out of 138 high schools in 2020-2021 to 178th out of 182 in 2024-2025. This dramatic decline warrants further investigation into factors such as curriculum, teaching quality, and resource allocation. Additionally, the high rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by free/reduced lunch eligibility, likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools, and targeted support for low-income students could be beneficial.
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