Serving 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harrison School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Harrison School's student population of 52 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harrison School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison School's ranking?
Harrison School is ranked #602 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Harrison School?
52 students attend Harrison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harrison School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison School?
Harrison School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrison School offer ?
Harrison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harrison School part of?
Harrison School is part of Harrison K-12 Schools School District.
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