- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harlowton, MT
Hillcrest 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Hillcrest 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301347001076
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillcrest 7-8 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Harlowton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37
- students enrolled
Hillcrest 7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest 7-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harlowton, MT.
School address
District: Harlowton K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 301347001076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hillcrest 7-8 shrank from 33 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 2.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 301347001076 · Harlowton, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillcrest School (195 students)
Hillcrest 7-8 shrank from 33 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 2.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hillcrest 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillcrest Scho
Hillcrest School
195 students
- Harlowton High 66
Harlowton High School
66 students
- This school 37
Hillcrest 7-8
37 students
What this shows Hillcrest 7-8 reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillcrest 7-8 compares
Hillcrest 7-8 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 51% in Montana - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 37 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Hillcrest 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Harlowton K-12 reports $19,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillcrest 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlowton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillcrest 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest 7-8
How many students attend Hillcrest 7-8?
Hillcrest 7-8 has 37 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harlowton, MT. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest 7-8 is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillcrest 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Hillcrest 7-8 is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Harlowton, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillcrest 7-8?
Hillcrest 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillcrest 7-8 rank among public schools in Harlowton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillcrest 7-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harlowton, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harlowton K-12?
Besides Hillcrest 7-8, Harlowton K-12 also operates Hillcrest School (195 students) and Harlowton High School (66 students). See the Harlowton K-12 district page for the complete list.