Hidden Lake Elementary School

100 Welch Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hidden Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • : Top 30% in MT
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hidden Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hidden Lake Elementary School's student population of 23 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hidden Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hidden Lake Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#174 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hidden Lake Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hidden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hidden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hidden Lake Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hidden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hidden Lake Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hidden Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hidden Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Hidden Lake Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hidden Lake Elementary School?
23 students attend Hidden Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hidden Lake Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hidden Lake Elementary School?
Hidden Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hidden Lake Elementary School offer ?
Hidden Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hidden Lake Elementary School part of?
Hidden Lake Elementary School is part of Cut Bank Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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