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Highwood Middle School

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Highwood Middle School ranks 62 nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 72% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Highwood Middle School is a public middle school located in Highwood, MT, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 19 students. The school is part of the Highwood K-12 District, which is ranked 182 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highwood Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Montana, with a ranking as high as 4th out of 123 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments is impressive, with 55.56% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 44.44% in Mathematics, and 28.57% in Science in the 2024-2025 school year. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages. Highwood Middle School also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.2 to 8.0 students per teacher in recent years, suggesting a high level of individual attention and support for students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Fort Benton 7-8 and Belt 7-8, Highwood Middle School outperforms them on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, Highwood Middle School has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios of 10.9 and 12.7, respectively. The school's consistent high performance and unique characteristics make it a standout institution in the region.

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,346

Per pupil spending ?

31.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450

(406) 733-2081

District: Highwood K-12

Students who attend Highwood Middle School usually attend:

High:

Highwood High School

Feeder schools for Highwood Middle School:

Elementary:

Highwood School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Two or more races:

10.5%

African American:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2015 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (47% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Montana median (72nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg45%

Montana avg40%

62^nd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 9% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

182^nd of 387Highwood K-12 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	63.4	62 of 222	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	94.3	4 of 123	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	86.3	16 of 187	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	82.8	28 of 190	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	73.9	44 of 200	78.0%	★★★★☆
2015	82.1	14 of 156	91.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+12 vs state

Mathematics44%+8 vs state

Science29%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Highwood Middle 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
Highwood Middle School	Public	6-8	160 West Street South	Highwood	59450	Chouteau County	Highwood K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 733-2081	19	2	8.0	31.6%	16 (84.2%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)	63.4	62^nd of 222 public middle schools	72.1%		94.3	4^th of 123 public middle schools	96.7%	58	55.6	44.4	$25,346
Belt 7-8	Public	7-8	1 Church Street	Belt	59412	Cascade County	Belt Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 277-3351	55	4	12.7	23.6%	50 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	1 (1.8%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.2	21^st of 222 public middle schools	90.5%		88.8	6^th of 123 public middle schools	95.1%	15	60.0	67.3	$8,952
Fort Benton 7-8	Public	7-8	1820 Washington	Fort Benton	59442	Chouteau County	Fort Benton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 622-3213	44	4	10.9	56.8%	38 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)	69.7	45^th of 222 public middle schools	79.7%		63.4	39^th of 123 public middle schools	68.3%	6	43.2	55.6	$11,846

Frequently Asked Questions about Highwood Middle School

Is Highwood Middle School a good school?

Highwood Middle School ranks 62^nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Highwood Middle School attend?

Students who attend Highwood Middle School usually go on to attend Highwood High School

How many students attend Highwood Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 19 students attended Highwood Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Highwood Middle School?

Students at Highwood Middle School are 84% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Highwood Middle School in?

Highwood K-12

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