Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hawthorne School's student population of 377 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorne School ranks within the top 10% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 722 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
2%
1%
White
79%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne School's ranking?
Hawthorne School is ranked #56 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne School?
377 students attend Hawthorne School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hawthorne School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne School?
Hawthorne School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorne School offer ?
Hawthorne School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorne School part of?
Hawthorne School is part of Missoula Elementary School District.
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