Hillside Colony School (Closed 2023)

1880 Loop Road
Galata, MT 59444
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 9 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hillside Colony 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Top Rankings

Hillside Colony School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
9 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

This School
State Level (MT)
#174 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hillside Colony 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 Hillside Colony 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 Hillside Colony 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.
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hillside Colony 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 Hillside Colony 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 Hillside Colony School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillside Colony School's ranking?
Hillside Colony 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 Hillside Colony School?
9 students attend Hillside Colony School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hillside Colony School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Colony School?
Hillside Colony School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hillside Colony School offer ?
Hillside Colony School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hillside Colony School part of?
Hillside Colony School is part of Liberty Elementary School District.

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