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Hillcrest 7-8

Summary:

Hillcrest 7-8 is a small public middle school in Harlowton, Montana, serving 33 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Harlowton K-12 District, which is ranked 195 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hillcrest 7-8 has seen mixed results in recent years, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science slightly below the district and state averages. The school's ranking has fluctuated between 81 and 103 out of 187-200 Montana middle schools, and it has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio of around 9.5 to 9.7 students per teacher could be a strength in providing more individualized attention to students.

While the school did not provide data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, an important indicator of socioeconomic status, the analysis reveals that Hillcrest 7-8 has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white in the past three school years. The lack of racial diversity at the school may warrant further investigation into the school's efforts to promote inclusivity and representation.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 304 Division St
       Harlowton, MT  59036

(406) 632-4361

District: Harlowton K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,704 Help


Students who attend Hillcrest 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Harlowton High School

Feeder schools for Hillcrest 7-8:

Elementary:    Hillcrest School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  33

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillcrest 7-8 ranks worse than 55.1% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillcrest 7-8 is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Hillcrest 7-8 employs 3.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillcrest 7-8 is $22,704.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillcrest 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hillcrest 7-8 103rd of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Hillcrest 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Harlowton K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlowton K-12 195th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillcrest 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.76 81st 200 59.5%
2022 52.86 100th 190 47.4%
2023 46.06 103rd 187 44.9%
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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 Hillcrest 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 31 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 38
2021 31 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 34
2022 33 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 36
2023 31 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 33

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 Hillcrest 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 38 3.6 10.4 57.9
2021 34 3.4 9.7 n/a
2022 36 3.7 9.5 n/a
2023 33 3.4 9.5 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 Hillcrest 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 38 3.6 10.4 57.9
2021 34 3.4 9.7 n/a
2022 36 3.7 9.5 n/a
2023 33 3.4 9.5 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 Hillcrest 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $20,076
2022 $22,345
2023 $22,704

Data source: Montana Department of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest 7-8

Hillcrest 7-8 ranks 103rd of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hillcrest 7-8 are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hillcrest 7-8 usually go on to attend Harlowton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 33 students attended Hillcrest 7-8.


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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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