Elementary Schools in Highwood K-12

Summary:

The Highwood School is the sole elementary school serving the Highwood K-12 district in Highwood, Montana. Despite being a small school district, the Highwood School stands out as a strong-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Montana elementary schools.

The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, 47.83% of Highwood School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.22% for the Highwood K-12 district and 43.09% for the state of Montana. Similarly, the school's Mathematics and Science proficiency rates were 34.78% and 57.14%, respectively, outpacing the district and state averages.

Additionally, the Highwood School boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, which may contribute to more personalized instruction and support for students. The school also spends $13,111 per student, higher than the national average, suggesting a commitment to investing in educational resources and programs. Overall, the Highwood School appears to be a standout institution within the Highwood K-12 district, providing a quality education and supporting the academic growth of its diverse student population.

District Detail

160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450

(406) 733-2081

SchoolDigger Rank:
182^nd of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 106

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
Highwood School	Public	PK, KG-5	160 West Street South	Highwood	59450	Chouteau County	Highwood K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 733-2081	62	5	11.8	35.5%	60 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.1	171^st of 401 public elementary schools	57.4%		76	55^th of 212 public elementary schools	74.1%	116	47.8	34.8	$17,435

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Belt Elementary	14.79 mi	3	140^th
Belt High School	14.8 mi	1	43^rd
Carter Elementary	15.65 mi	1
Fort Benton Elementary	17.25 mi	2	71^st
Fort Benton High School	17.6 mi	1	97^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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