Harlowton K-12

The Harlowton K-12 district in Montana comprises three schools: Hillcrest School (an elementary school), Harlowton High School, and Hillcrest 7-8 (a middle school). While Hillcrest School has maintained a consistent state-wide ranking and a 2-star rating, Harlowton High School struggles with the lowest ranking and a 1-star rating, potentially due to its small student enrollment and diverse population. Hillcrest 7-8, on the other hand, has seen a slight decline in its state-wide ranking over the past three years, suggesting a need for improvement.

Hillcrest School stands out as the largest and most diverse school in the district, with 156 students and a student population that is 8.33% Hispanic and 1.92% two or more races. This diversity, coupled with the school's consistent performance, suggests that it may be effectively serving a range of student needs. In contrast, Harlowton High School has the smallest student enrollment of 69 and the highest percentage of Asian students at 1.45%, indicating that it may face unique challenges in meeting the needs of its diverse population.

Across the district, the schools exhibit varying student-teacher ratios, with Harlowton High School having the lowest ratio at 7.6 and Hillcrest School having the highest at 10.8. These differences in resource allocation may contribute to the schools' varying levels of performance, as reflected in their state-wide rankings and SchoolDigger ratings. Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement within the Harlowton K-12 district, which can inform future decision-making and strategic planning to ensure the best possible educational outcomes for all students.