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Highland Park School

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Highland Park School ranks 140 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 2-3

140^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Highland Park School is an elementary school in Lewistown, Montana, serving grades 2-3 with a total enrollment of 159 students. It is part of the Lewistown Elementary School District, which is ranked 131 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Park School has consistently performed above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency over the past few years. In 2024-2025, 45.98% of Highland Park students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.29% for the Lewistown Elementary district and 43.09% statewide. In the same year, 47.13% of Highland Park students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.57% for the Lewistown Elementary district and 36.77% statewide. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 15.9, may contribute to its stronger academic performance compared to the district and state.

While Highland Park School is performing well overall, it has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.43% to 48.76% in recent years. This is slightly higher than the 46.7% rate at the nearby Garfield School, but significantly lower than the 100% rate at the more remote Deerfield School. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, suggesting a stable educational experience for its students.

159

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,855

Per pupil spending ?

48.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1312 7th Avenue North
Lewistown, MT 59457

(406) 535-2555

District: Lewistown Elementary

Students who attend Highland Park School usually attend:

Middle:	Lewis & Clark School
	Lewistown 7-8
High:	Fergus High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

4.4%

American Indian:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2017 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 34 percentile points since 2017

✓Above the Montana median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg45%

Montana avg40%

140^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 34 pts since 2017

From bottom 31% (2017) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

131^st of 387Lewistown 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	62.5	140 of 401	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.0	84 of 212	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.8	144 of 332	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.9	152 of 329	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.1	137 of 356	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.6	72 of 123	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.2	66 of 116	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.3	75 of 109	31.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics47%+10 vs state

English Language Arts46%+3 vs state

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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
Highland Park School	Public	2-3	1312 7th Avenue North	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Lewistown Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 535-2555	159	13	12.7	48.4%	148 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	62.5	140^th of 401 public elementary schools	65.1%		66	84^th of 212 public elementary schools	60.4%	56	46.0	47.1	$11,855
Garfield School	Public	PK, KG-1	415 East Boulevard	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Lewistown Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 535-2366	182	15	12.1	46.7%	168 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)								(n/a)			$13,371
King Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	2370 King Colony Rd	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	King Colony Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 538-9702	7	1	7.0		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.7	63^rd of 401 public elementary schools	84.3%					(n/a)	66.7	50.0	$22,423
Spring Creek Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	8992 Hanover Road	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Spring Creek Colony Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 538-8022	3	1	3.0		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.3	393^rd of 401 public elementary schools	2.0%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	$45,486
Moore School	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Highland Ave	Moore	59464	Fergus County	Moore Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 374-2231	40	5	8.0	75.0%	39 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	64.8	130^th of 401 public elementary schools	67.6%					(n/a)	50.0	43.8	$21,360
Deerfield School	Public	PK, KG-8	Deerfield Colony	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Deerfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 538-3852	11	1	11.0	100.0%	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.4	307^th of 401 public elementary schools	23.4%					(n/a)	30.0	20.0	$13,812

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park School

Is Highland Park School a good school?

Highland Park School ranks 140^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Highland Park School?

Students at Highland Park School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Highland Park School attend?

Students who attend Highland Park School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis & Clark School
Middle : Lewistown 7-8
High : Fergus High School

What district is Highland Park School in?

Lewistown Elementary

How many students attend Highland Park School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 159 students attended Highland Park School.

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