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Hawthorne School

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Hawthorne School ranks 41 st of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Hawthorne School is an exceptional elementary school located in Bozeman, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 348 students. As part of the Bozeman Elementary District, which is ranked 108 out of 387 districts in the state, Hawthorne School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Montana, with a statewide ranking between 2nd and 41st out of over 400 schools in recent years.

Hawthorne School's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.9 to 19.2 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Interestingly, Hawthorne School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.1% to 7.76% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools within the Bozeman Elementary District.

While Hawthorne School consistently outperforms the state and district averages, the nearby schools within the Bozeman Elementary District show more varied performance. Schools like Morning Star, Emily Dickinson, and Longfellow also demonstrate strong academic results, while others like Whittier and Hyalite have lower proficiency rates. This diversity in performance within the district highlights the potential impact of various factors, such as socioeconomic status, on student outcomes.

348

Students ?

19.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,101

Per pupil spending ?

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

405 E Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 522-6700

District: Bozeman Elementary

Students who attend Hawthorne School usually attend:

Middle:	Chief Joseph Middle School
High:	Bozeman High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (63% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Montana elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Bozeman Elementary

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg55%

Montana avg40%

41^st of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 8Elementary Schools in the Bozeman Elementary

108^th of 387Bozeman 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	83.3	41 of 401	89.8%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	12 of 212	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	9 of 332	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	89.8	32 of 329	90.3%	★★★★★
2021	95.2	16 of 356	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	96.7	3 of 123	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	97.2	2 of 116	98.3%	★★★★★
2017	89.6	7 of 109	93.6%	★★★★★
2016	92.5	12 of 191	93.7%	★★★★★
2015	97.7	8 of 287	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	77.5	33 of 246	86.6%	★★★★☆
2012	74.0	36 of 244	85.2%	★★★★☆
2011	74.3	38 of 247	84.6%	★★★★☆
2010	80.1	16 of 241	93.4%	★★★★★
2007	87.4	5 of 230	97.8%	★★★★★
2006	89.9	5 of 234	97.9%	★★★★★
2005	87.0	15 of 218	93.1%	★★★★★
2004	97.4	2 of 217	99.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts78%+34 vs state

Science68%+30 vs state

Mathematics48%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, June 11, 2009

My children love Hawthorne! The teachers are top notch as are the extracurricular activities. The classes are a great size and the teachers always have involved parents and teacher aids in the classroom involved in activities. Hawthorne is a wonderful school that feels like a big family. Parents are very involved and the students are given every possible opportunity to excel in academics, music, the arts, and in fitness. Close Quote

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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	405 E Mendenhall	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6700	348	18	19.2	7.8%	324 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	83.3	41^st of 401 public elementary schools	89.8%		93.6	12^th of 212 public elementary schools	94.3%	29	77.6	47.7	$11,101
Longfellow School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 S Tracy	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6150	289	16	18.0	18.7%	267 (92.4%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	77.2	66^th of 401 public elementary schools	83.5%		97.7	1^st of 212 public elementary schools	99.5%	65	70.0	41.0	$13,416
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-5	511 N 5th	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6750	262	21	12.7	36.6%	192 (73.3%)	3 (1.1%)	46 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	29.1	308^th of 401 public elementary schools	23.2%		42.9	134^th of 212 public elementary schools	36.8%	174	35.5	13.8	$15,169
Irving School	Public	PK, KG-5	811 W Alderson St	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6600	174	13	13.6	46.6%	103 (59.2%)	8 (4.6%)	35 (20.1%)	3 (1.7%)	21 (12.1%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	68.5	112^th of 401 public elementary schools	72.1%		86.5	23^rd of 212 public elementary schools	89.2%	89	56.5	42.5	$13,278
Emily Dickinson School	Public	PK, KG-5	2435 Annie Street	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6650	531	33	16.2	23.4%	415 (78.2%)	2 (0.4%)	63 (11.9%)	12 (2.3%)	17 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	72.8	87^th of 401 public elementary schools	78.3%					(n/a)	64.2	42.1
Morning Star School	Public	PK, KG-5	830 Arnold St	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6500	482	31	15.8	8.7%	413 (85.7%)	3 (0.6%)	32 (6.6%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	87.5	28^th of 401 public elementary schools	93.0%		94.4	9^th of 212 public elementary schools	95.8%	19	77.0	55.3	$10,166
Hyalite Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 West Babcock	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 582-6800	521	33	15.7	35.7%	334 (64.1%)	4 (0.8%)	144 (27.6%)	10 (1.9%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	32.8	289^th of 401 public elementary schools	27.9%		64.2	88^th of 212 public elementary schools	58.5%	201	38.4	18.7	$11,236
Meadowlark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4415 Durston	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 582-6860	492	26	19.2	17.7%	386 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (15.9%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	55.5	179^th of 401 public elementary schools	55.4%		82.9	30^th of 212 public elementary schools	85.8%	149	51.3	34.7	$10,479
LaMotte School	Public	PK, KG-5	841 Bear Canyon Road	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	LaMotte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-2838	33	4	8.3		31 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	95	16^th of 401 public elementary schools	96.0%		96.6	3^rd of 212 public elementary schools	98.6%	13	76.2	71.4	$19,504
Anderson School	Public	PK, KG-6	10040 Cottonwood Road	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Anderson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 587-1305	172	12	14.6	1.7%	149 (86.6%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.8%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	96.2	11^th of 401 public elementary schools	97.3%					(n/a)	81.5	74.1	$11,656

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne School

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorne School?

Students at Hawthorne School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Hawthorne School attend?

Students who attend Hawthorne School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chief Joseph Middle School
High : Bozeman High School

What district is Hawthorne School in?

Bozeman Elementary

How many students attend Hawthorne School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 348 students attended Hawthorne School.

Is Hawthorne School a good school?

Hawthorne School ranks 41^st of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

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