Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Highland School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland 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 Highland School is 0.41, which is more 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
#371 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland School's ranking?
Highland School is ranked #371 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independent School, Huntley Project Elementary K-6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Highland School?
269 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Highland School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland School part of?
Highland School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
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