Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Highland Park School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Park School's student population of 118 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland Park School is 0.20, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% MT state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend Highland Park School?
118 students attend Highland Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Highland Park School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland Park School offer ?
Highland Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Highland Park School part of?
Highland Park School is part of Miles City Elementary School District.
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