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Highland School

Public | PK-6 | 287 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 26, 2011

I have one son that has attended Highland for the past 5 years and has loved every moment of it. I now have an upcoming kindergarten age son. I look forward to continuing our education at Highland. The teachers are caring, compassionate and concerned. They attempt to help the student achieve academically and emotionally as needed. We have a family oriented atmosphere and encourage parent involvement. The principal always attends the PTSA meetings and efficiently ensures the safety and well being of all who attend Highland!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2010

We lucked out in moving into the Highland Elementary neighborood. It is an economically diverse school with very little social pressure. Our experience is with 1st and 2nd grade. The teachers have exceeded our expectations in every way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

My daughter attends this school and has learned so much from the wonderful teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Female82%
Male79%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic81%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic88%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students80%
Female96%
Male62%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic82%
Participates in free/reduced lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students84%
Female92%
Male76%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic85%
Participates in free/reduced lunch95%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%

Science

All Students57%
Female64%
Male48%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic56%
Participates in free/reduced lunch63%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students75%
Female83%
Male65%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic83%
Participates in free/reduced lunch66%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic92%
Participates in free/reduced lunch75%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students69%
Female65%
Male73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic80%
Participates in free/reduced lunch45%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic100%
Participates in free/reduced lunch63%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 84%
American Indian/Alaska Native 8% 11%
Hispanic 6% 3%
Black 3% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 34%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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729 Parkhill
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: (406) 281-6211

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