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Harlem Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 456 students in Harlem Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51爆料s in Harlem Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
456 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harlem Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#316 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.40
% American Indian
93%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,783 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,197 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,783
$15,263
Spending / Student
$17,197
$15,352
Best Harlem Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd Ave Sw
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Harlem 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Gr: 7-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlem Elementary School District?
Harlem Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 456 students.
What is the rank of Harlem Elementary School District?
Harlem Elementary School District is ranked #324 out of 334 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlem Elementary School District?
93% of Harlem Elementary School District students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlem Elementary School District?
Harlem Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Harlem Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,197 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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