Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Highland School's student population of 250 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
2%
1%
White
73%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 #280 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independent School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Highland School?
250 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Highland School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 Elem School District.
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