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Hardin Intermediate

Summary:

Hardin Intermediate is an elementary school in Hardin, Montana, serving grades 3-5 with 258 students. The school is part of the Hardin Elementary School District, which is ranked 278 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hardin Intermediate stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (68.99%) compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates in mathematics (17.44%), reading (15.12%), and science (21.52%) all falling well below the state averages. Hardin Intermediate has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Montana elementary schools, and its spending of $10,944 per student is higher than the state average, suggesting a need for additional resources and support.

While Hardin Intermediate's academic performance is generally better than the nearby Crow Agency School, both schools significantly underperform compared to the state. This highlights the broader systemic issues within the Hardin Elementary School District and the need to address potential educational inequities, particularly for the high percentage of Native American students. The school's declining performance over the past several years also suggests the need for a comprehensive review of its curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 631 W 5th Street
       Hardin, MT  59034

(406) 665-6390

District: Hardin Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,739 Help


Students who attend Hardin Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:    Hardin Middle School
High:    Hardin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
67.5%
White:
19.3%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hardin Intermediate ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (67.5%), White (19.3%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hardin Elementary School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hardin Intermediate is 12.7. 2 elementary schools in the Hardin Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hardin Intermediate is $15,739. 2 elementary schools in the Hardin Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hardin Intermediate was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hardin Elementary:

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


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Rank History for Hardin Intermediate

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.38 201st 217 7.4%
2005 6.76 206th 218 5.5%
2006 24.18 213th 234 9.0%
2007 15.20 219th 230 4.8%
2008 28.17 165th 194 14.9%
2009 27.24 164th 190 13.7%
2010 24.86 206th 241 14.5%
2011 17.24 215th 247 13.0%
2012 10.72 230th 244 5.7%
2013 16.00 211th 246 14.2%
2015 17.43 251st 287 12.5%
2016 1.43 191st 191 0.0%
2017 2.16 109th 109 0.0%
2018 3.81 114th 116 1.7%
2019 3.13 122nd 123 0.8%
2021 12.89 318th 356 10.7%
2022 24.01 275th 329 16.4%
2023 13.54 298th 332 10.2%
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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 Intermediate

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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 350 350
1991 209 0 2 4 149 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 171 0 1 4 124 n/a n/a 0 300
1993 172 0 2 12 147 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 178 0 1 12 153 n/a n/a 0 344
1995 188 0 1 7 158 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 188 0 1 7 158 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 181 0 4 5 183 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 157 1 1 12 182 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 137 0 1 12 185 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 136 1 0 14 144 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 115 0 2 14 163 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 97 1 4 13 169 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 97 1 4 13 169 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 99 0 4 18 165 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 94 1 5 14 156 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 88 0 4 17 157 n/a n/a 0 266
2007 66 0 5 21 178 n/a n/a 0 270
2008 61 0 3 19 200 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 66 0 4 12 174 n/a n/a 0 256
2010 65 0 5 11 208 n/a n/a 0 289
2011 59 1 1 27 194 1 32 0 315
2012 52 0 0 29 204 0 33 0 318
2013 51 0 0 27 208 1 27 0 314
2014 53 0 0 29 238 1 16 0 337
2015 56 0 1 21 237 1 14 0 330
2016 70 1 2 20 253 0 12 0 358
2017 66 3 1 18 255 0 11 0 354
2018 50 4 1 21 276 1 6 0 359
2019 54 1 0 11 241 1 6 0 314
2020 47 0 0 12 243 0 6 0 308
2021 45 0 1 20 187 0 13 0 266
2022 37 1 1 18 182 0 10 0 249
2023 42 0 1 23 178 0 14 0 258
2024 54 2 0 18 189 0 17 0 280

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 Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 350 21.9 15.9 42.3
1991 364 18.0 20.2 40.9
1992 300 15.0 20.0 44.7
1993 333 17.7 18.8 44.4
1994 344 19.2 17.9 42.2
1995 354 17.8 19.9 47.7
1996 354 17.8 19.9 47.7
1997 373 20.4 18.3 47.2
1998 353 21.3 16.6 42.8
1999 335 21.3 15.7 58.5
2000 295 21.3 13.8 60.3
2001 294 21.6 13.6 65.3
2002 284 20.6 13.8 66.9
2003 284 20.6 13.8 66.9
2004 286 20.8 13.8 66.1
2005 270 19.2 14.1 64.8
2006 266 21.2 12.5 69.5
2007 270 21.2 12.7 73
2008 283 20.2 14.0 71.7
2009 256 20.5 12.5 71.9
2010 289 20.0 14.4 60.9
2011 315 20.0 15.7 65.7
2012 318 20.0 15.8 95.6
2013 314 20.0 15.6 89.2
2014 337 22.5 14.9 72.1
2015 330 22.0 15.0 100
2016 358 22.0 16.2 100
2017 354 23.0 15.3 100
2018 359 22.0 16.3 100
2019 314 23.0 13.6 66.6
2020 308 23.0 13.3 92.9
2021 266 24.0 11.0 n/a
2022 249 22.5 11.0 n/a
2023 258 22.5 11.4 n/a
2024 280 22.0 12.7 100

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 Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 350 21.9 15.9 42.3
1991 364 18.0 20.2 40.9
1992 300 15.0 20.0 44.7
1993 333 17.7 18.8 44.4
1994 344 19.2 17.9 42.2
1995 354 17.8 19.9 47.7
1996 354 17.8 19.9 47.7
1997 373 20.4 18.3 47.2
1998 353 21.3 16.6 42.8
1999 335 21.3 15.7 58.5
2000 295 21.3 13.8 60.3
2001 294 21.6 13.6 65.3
2002 284 20.6 13.8 66.9
2003 284 20.6 13.8 66.9
2004 286 20.8 13.8 66.1
2005 270 19.2 14.1 64.8
2006 266 21.2 12.5 69.5
2007 270 21.2 12.7 73
2008 283 20.2 14.0 71.7
2009 256 20.5 12.5 71.9
2010 289 20.0 14.4 60.9
2011 315 20.0 15.7 65.7
2012 318 20.0 15.8 95.6
2013 314 20.0 15.6 89.2
2014 337 22.5 14.9 72.1
2015 330 22.0 15.0 100
2016 358 22.0 16.2 100
2017 354 23.0 15.3 100
2018 359 22.0 16.3 100
2019 314 23.0 13.6 66.6
2020 308 23.0 13.3 92.9
2021 266 24.0 11.0 n/a
2022 249 22.5 11.0 n/a
2023 258 22.5 11.4 n/a
2024 280 22.0 12.7 100

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 Intermediate

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,944
2021 $15,458
2022 $15,535
2023 $15,738

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hardin Intermediate

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 122nd of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 298th of 332 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students314258
 17.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian241178
 26.1%
Asian01
Hispanic1123
 109.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5442
 22.2%
Two or More Races614
 133.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardin Intermediate

Hardin Intermediate ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Hardin Intermediate are 68% American Indian, 19% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hardin Intermediate usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hardin Middle School
High : Hardin High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 280 students attended Hardin Intermediate.


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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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