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Highwood Middle School

160 West Street South
Highwood, MT 59450
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 22 students in grades 6-8, Highwood Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Highwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highwood Middle School's student population of 22 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
22 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highwood Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highwood Middle School is 0.25, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#77 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highwood Middle 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.
60-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highwood Middle 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
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Highwood Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highwood Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highwood Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
86%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highwood Middle 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
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Highwood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highwood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highwood Middle School's ranking?
Highwood Middle School is ranked #77 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Highwood Middle School?
22 students attend Highwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Highwood Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highwood Middle School?
Highwood Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highwood Middle School offer ?
Highwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Highwood Middle School part of?
Highwood Middle School is part of Highwood K-12 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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