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Harrison School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

347^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 13% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Harrison School is an elementary school located in Harrison, MT, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 36 students. The school is part of the Harrison K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 334 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, Harrison School's academic performance is significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 20% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 25% in Mathematics, and 0% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.48% to 41.67% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools of Whitehall Elementary, Three Forks Elementary, Cardwell School, and Willow Creek School all outperform Harrison School on key metrics such as test scores, school rankings, and free/reduced lunch rates. Cardwell School, in particular, stands out with exceptional test scores and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,102

Per pupil spending ?

41.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

120 Harrison St
Harrison, MT 59735

(406) 685-3428

District: Harrison K-12 Schools

Students who attend Harrison School usually attend:

Middle:	Harrison 6-8
High:	Harrison High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

American Indian:

2.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 24th percentile in 2021 → 13th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (19% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2021

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school19%

District avg24%

Montana avg40%

347^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 13%▼ down 11 pts since 2021

From bottom 24% (2021) to bottom 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

334^th of 387Harrison K-12 Schools 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	19.5	347 of 401	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.9	161 of 212	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.1	253 of 332	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.3	273 of 329	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.3	270 of 356	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics25%-12 vs state

English Language Arts20%-23 vs state

Science0%-38 vs state

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Schools Near Harrison 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
Harrison School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Harrison St	Harrison	59735	Madison County	Harrison K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 685-3428	36	4	8.9	41.7%	35 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.5	347^th of 401 public elementary schools	13.5%		29.9	161^st of 212 public elementary schools	24.1%	186	20.0	25.0	$22,102
Willow Creek School	Public	PK, KG-6	407 Main	Willow Creek	59760	Gallatin County	Willow Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 285-6991	33	5	6.9	30.3%	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.6	342^nd of 401 public elementary schools	14.7%		18.2	182^nd of 212 public elementary schools	14.2%	160	26.7	20.0	$17,368
Cardwell School	Public	PK, KG-8	80 Highway 359	Cardwell	59721	Jefferson County	Cardwell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3321	35	5	7.0	57.1%	28 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)	83.7	37^th of 401 public elementary schools	90.8%		81.9	33^rd of 212 public elementary schools	84.4%	4	65.0	55.0	$17,366
Three Forks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	212 East Neal	Three Forks	59752	Gallatin County	Three Forks Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 285-6830	361	24	14.9	33.2%	335 (92.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	53	194^th of 401 public elementary schools	51.6%		77	51^st of 212 public elementary schools	75.9%	143	36.4	46.7	$11,308
Whitehall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 N Division	Whitehall	59759	Jefferson County	Whitehall Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3882	192	18	10.7	53.6%	168 (87.5%)	2 (1.0%)	9 (4.7%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.6%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	83.8	36^th of 401 public elementary schools	91.0%					(n/a)	63.8	66.0	$12,992

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison School

What is the racial makeup of Harrison School?

Students at Harrison School are 97% White, 3% American Indian.

Is Harrison School a good school?

Harrison School ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Harrison School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 36 students attended Harrison School.

What schools do graduates of Harrison School attend?

Students who attend Harrison School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harrison 6-8
High : Harrison High School

What district is Harrison School in?

Harrison K-12 Schools

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