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Hardin Middle School

Summary:

Hardin Middle School is a public middle school in Hardin, Montana, serving 404 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hardin Elementary District, which is ranked 278 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hardin Middle School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in Montana State Tests, is significantly lower than the state average across all subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, only 8.18% of Hardin Middle School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%. The school's academic performance has been consistently low, with its statewide ranking dropping from 59th out of 60 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 170th out of 187 in 2022-2023. Despite the higher spending per student ($9,921 in 2018-2019) and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Hardin Middle School has not shown any significant improvement in its academic performance over the years.

The data suggests that Hardin Middle School may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact student learning and achievement. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (75.25% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, and the low academic performance indicates the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and improve teaching and learning strategies.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 611 W 5th Street
       Hardin, MT  59034

(406) 665-6300

District: Hardin Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,849 Help


Students who attend Hardin Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hardin High School

Feeder schools for Hardin Middle School:

Elementary:    Crow Agency School
    Fort Smith School
    Hardin Intermediate
    Hardin Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
75.2%
White:
11.4%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hardin Middle School ranks worse than 90.9% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (75.2%), White (11.4%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hardin Middle School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hardin Middle School is $14,849.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hardin Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hardin Middle School 170th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Hardin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Hardin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardin Elementary 278th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hardin Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.87 156th 171 8.8%
2005 5.29 152nd 164 7.3%
2006 20.99 132nd 146 9.6%
2007 12.45 137th 147 6.8%
2008 2.83 141st 149 5.4%
2009 2.65 140th 147 4.8%
2010 4.76 149th 156 4.5%
2011 7.52 151st 161 6.2%
2012 7.88 142nd 156 9.0%
2013 6.81 149th 159 6.3%
2015 10.68 139th 156 10.9%
2016 0.71 81st 81 0.0%
2017 3.33 55th 55 0.0%
2018 0.86 57th 58 1.7%
2019 1.03 59th 60 1.7%
2021 6.03 188th 200 6.0%
2022 6.89 177th 190 6.8%
2023 8.71 170th 187 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hardin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 209 209
1991 99 0 3 8 114 n/a n/a 0 224
1992 161 0 4 7 162 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 180 0 2 2 181 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 191 0 3 2 175 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 175 0 2 15 192 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 175 0 2 15 192 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 203 0 1 14 195 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 187 0 2 10 193 n/a n/a 0 392
1999 170 1 1 8 215 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 162 1 2 10 227 n/a n/a -2 400
2001 152 1 1 17 237 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 114 0 3 17 228 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 114 0 3 17 228 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 116 0 2 14 230 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 113 0 4 19 246 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 105 0 3 16 265 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 94 1 3 15 231 n/a n/a 0 344
2008 98 0 4 12 230 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 90 1 4 15 255 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 78 0 4 18 262 n/a n/a 0 362
2011 56 0 2 34 254 0 21 0 367
2012 59 0 1 27 249 1 20 0 357
2013 56 0 1 25 261 1 19 0 363
2014 62 0 0 24 270 1 28 0 385
2015 61 0 1 31 318 0 29 0 440
2016 59 0 0 29 335 1 22 0 446
2017 61 0 0 26 355 1 14 0 457
2018 57 0 0 22 363 2 15 0 459
2019 60 0 1 18 345 1 16 0 441
2020 65 1 1 23 351 1 13 0 455
2021 48 1 0 31 357 1 19 0 457
2022 49 0 1 33 343 1 18 0 445
2023 46 2 1 29 304 0 22 0 404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hardin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 209 18.4 11.3 42.6
1991 224 15.1 14.8 41.5
1992 334 21.3 15.6 40.7
1993 365 24.4 15.0 46
1994 371 23.9 15.5 39.9
1995 384 24.9 15.4 47.9
1996 384 24.9 15.4 47.9
1997 413 25.8 16.0 61
1998 392 27.3 14.4 45.7
1999 395 27.5 14.4 60.8
2000 400 28.8 14.0 57
2001 408 26.2 15.6 58.6
2002 362 31.0 11.7 63
2003 362 31.0 11.7 63
2004 362 30.1 12.0 76.5
2005 382 29.4 13.0 68.6
2006 389 28.9 13.5 64.5
2007 344 28.3 12.2 68.3
2008 344 27.7 12.4 66.9
2009 365 30.3 12.0 72.3
2010 362 29.1 12.4 65.2
2011 367 29.6 12.3 68.1
2012 357 30.1 11.8 96.1
2013 363 29.6 12.2 85.1
2014 385 29.7 12.9 72.2
2015 440 32.0 13.7 100
2016 446 30.0 14.8 100
2017 457 35.7 12.7 100
2018 459 37.2 12.3 100
2019 441 33.7 13.0 61.2
2020 455 30.9 14.7 93
2021 457 33.4 13.6 n/a
2022 445 35.8 12.4 n/a
2023 404 31.8 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hardin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 209 18.4 11.3 42.6
1991 224 15.1 14.8 41.5
1992 334 21.3 15.6 40.7
1993 365 24.4 15.0 46
1994 371 23.9 15.5 39.9
1995 384 24.9 15.4 47.9
1996 384 24.9 15.4 47.9
1997 413 25.8 16.0 61
1998 392 27.3 14.4 45.7
1999 395 27.5 14.4 60.8
2000 400 28.8 14.0 57
2001 408 26.2 15.6 58.6
2002 362 31.0 11.7 63
2003 362 31.0 11.7 63
2004 362 30.1 12.0 76.5
2005 382 29.4 13.0 68.6
2006 389 28.9 13.5 64.5
2007 344 28.3 12.2 68.3
2008 344 27.7 12.4 66.9
2009 365 30.3 12.0 72.3
2010 362 29.1 12.4 65.2
2011 367 29.6 12.3 68.1
2012 357 30.1 11.8 96.1
2013 363 29.6 12.2 85.1
2014 385 29.7 12.9 72.2
2015 440 32.0 13.7 100
2016 446 30.0 14.8 100
2017 457 35.7 12.7 100
2018 459 37.2 12.3 100
2019 441 33.7 13.0 61.2
2020 455 30.9 14.7 93
2021 457 33.4 13.6 n/a
2022 445 35.8 12.4 n/a
2023 404 31.8 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hardin Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,921
2021 $12,615
2022 $12,992
2023 $14,849

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hardin Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 59th of 60 Middle schoolsRanks 170th of 187 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students441404
 8.4%
African American02
American Indian345304
 11.9%
Asian11
Hispanic1829
 61.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6046
 23.3%
Two or More Races1622
 37.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardin Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Hardin Middle School.

Students at Hardin Middle School are 75% American Indian, 11% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Hardin Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Montana middle schools.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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