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Hawthorne School

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Hawthorne School ranks 79 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

79^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Hawthorne School is an elementary school in Helena, Montana, serving 183 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Helena Elementary School District. This high-performing school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, outperforming the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all subjects.

Hawthorne School's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance metrics. In the 2024-2025 school year, 54.17% of its students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 49.52% for the Helena Elementary district and 43.09% for the state. In Mathematics, 51.04% of Hawthorne students were proficient or better, surpassing the district's 38.83% and the state's 36.77%. The school also excelled in Science, with 57.14% of students achieving proficiency or higher, outpacing the district's 48.79% and the state's 38.16%. This consistent academic performance suggests that Hawthorne School is effectively supporting student learning and providing a high-quality educational experience.

Another notable aspect of Hawthorne School is its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 20.77% in the 2024-2025 school year. This is significantly lower than some nearby schools, such as Bryant School (82.99%) and Broadwater School (73.43%), which have much higher rates of students from low-income families. Additionally, Hawthorne School has a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15.5 over the past few years, which may contribute to its academic success by allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

183

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,955

Per pupil spending ?

20.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

430 Madison Avenue
Helena, MT 59601

(406) 324-1370

District: Helena Elementary

Students who attend Hawthorne School usually attend:

Middle:	C R Anderson Middle School
High:	Capital High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Hispanic:

6.0%

American Indian:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2012 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (53% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 50 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg45%

Montana avg40%

79^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 23 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 11Elementary Schools in the Helena Elementary

179^th of 387Helena Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	73.7	79 of 401	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	67.4	80 of 212	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	120 of 332	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.4	116 of 329	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.9	129 of 356	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.2	15 of 123	87.8%	★★★★☆
2016	58.7	76 of 191	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.6	123 of 287	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	47.6	162 of 246	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	43.7	172 of 244	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	36.8	189 of 247	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	37.7	185 of 241	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	39.2	177 of 230	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	67.3	63 of 234	73.1%	★★★★☆
2005	88.2	11 of 218	95.0%	★★★★★
2004	68.4	67 of 217	69.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science57%+19 vs state

English Language Arts54%+11 vs state

Mathematics51%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Hawthorne School

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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
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Madison Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1370	183	13	13.7	20.8%	156 (85.2%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	73.7	79^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.3%		67.4	80^th of 212 public elementary schools	62.3%	1	54.2	51.0	$12,955
Broadwater School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Hollins	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1130	207	17	12.4	73.4%	164 (79.2%)	2 (1.0%)	19 (9.2%)	2 (1.0%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	31.7	294^th of 401 public elementary schools	26.7%		55.2	109^th of 212 public elementary schools	48.6%	185	31.3	22.6	$13,945
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 Broadway	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2060	245	13	19.2	20.0%	209 (85.3%)	2 (0.8%)	21 (8.6%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	80.5	51^st of 401 public elementary schools	87.3%		95.7	4^th of 212 public elementary schools	98.1%	47	62.9	58.1	$13,206
Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-5	1529 Boulder	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1200	288	20	14.0	83.0%	204 (70.8%)	4 (1.4%)	48 (16.7%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	26.5	319^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.4%		27.9	168^th of 212 public elementary schools	20.8%	151	26.1	22.7	$13,947
Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Poplar	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1230	242	17	13.9	60.3%	190 (78.5%)	2 (0.8%)	25 (10.3%)	4 (1.7%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	56.5	174^th of 401 public elementary schools	56.6%		81.8	35^th of 212 public elementary schools	83.5%	139	46.9	37.9	$16,565
Helena Montessori Charter School	Public	K-5	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	198	11	17.8	19.7%	160 (80.8%)	5 (2.5%)	20 (10.1%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	65.7	126^th of 401 public elementary schools	68.6%					(n/a)	58.9	35.5
Mount Ascension Learning Ac Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kessler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Choteau Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1700	235	18	13.1	34.0%	201 (85.5%)	5 (2.1%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	46	221^st of 401 public elementary schools	44.9%		50.4	124^th of 212 public elementary schools	41.5%	97	42.6	31.5	$12,541
Four Georgians School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Custer Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1300	482	29	16.8	30.9%	405 (84.0%)	5 (1.0%)	37 (7.7%)	6 (1.2%)	12 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.1%)	68.2	114^th of 401 public elementary schools	71.6%		71.9	66^th of 212 public elementary schools	68.9%	48	60.9	37.2	$12,054
Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 5th Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1530	217	16	13.5	35.5%	153 (70.5%)	6 (2.8%)	47 (21.7%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	59.2	158^th of 401 public elementary schools	60.6%		82	32^nd of 212 public elementary schools	84.9%	126	49.5	36.4	$13,714

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne School

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorne School?

Students at Hawthorne School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hawthorne School attend?

Students who attend Hawthorne School usually go on to attend:

Middle : C R Anderson Middle School
High : Capital High School

What district is Hawthorne School in?

Helena Elementary

Is Hawthorne School a good school?

Hawthorne School ranks 79^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hawthorne School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 183 students attended Hawthorne School.

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