A+
Excellent
97/100

Highwood School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 160 West Street South, Highwood, MT 59450
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 70% · Math 70% proficient · 90th percentile in Montana
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Montana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
60
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%90/100reading 87th percentile, math 94th percentile among Montana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+22 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+31 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%70%reading +14 pts, math +18 pts89th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 160 West Street South
City Highwood
ZIP Code 59450
District 3014070
NCES School ID 301407000436
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59450

Understanding the community around Highwood School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,250
Per Capita Income $35,498
Poverty Rate 1.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.7%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $226,300
Median Rent $1,342
Owner-Occupied 67.2%
Renter-Occupied 32.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highwood School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.7%
Black 3.3%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 60
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highwood School?
Highwood School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highwood School?
Highwood School has 60 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Highwood School serve?
Highwood School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highwood School receive per student?
Highwood School receives $20,319 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highwood School in 59450 ▼
Avg Home Value
$388,613
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,764
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
32.8%

Other Schools in 59450

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026