Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Highland Park School ranks in the top 20% 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 is 70-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Park School's student population of 122 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland Park School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥90%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
12%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% MT state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend Highland Park School?
122 students attend Highland Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Highland Park School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland Park School offer ?
Highland Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park School part of?
Highland Park School is part of Miles City Elementary School District.
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