Best High Schools in Hesper, MT

High schools
2
Students
4,008
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Hesper, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Billings West High School

A-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2269 Students

2. Billings Sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hesper, MT

Middle schools
5
Students
1,660
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Hesper, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ben Steele Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students

2. Elysian Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elysian Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students

3. Canyon Creek 7-8

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Canyon Creek Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 46 Students

4. Elder Grove 7-8

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elder Grove Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students

5. Riverside Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hesper, MT

Elementary schools
8
Students
2,353
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Hesper, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Meadowlark School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students

2. Elysian School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elysian Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students

3. Elder Grove School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elder Grove Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students

4. Canyon Creek School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canyon Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students

5. Blue Creek School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Blue Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students

6. Big Sky Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students

7. Newman School

D-

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 215 Students

8. Shiloh Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Shiloh Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 114 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hesper, MT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hesper, MT has a total population of 1,834 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hesper, MT

8,021

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hesper, MT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

18.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hesper, MT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hesper, MT.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

765 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hesper, MT Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Hesper, MT

How many schools are in Hesper, MT?

Hesper, MT has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,021 students in total.

How do schools in Hesper perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in Hesper score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Hesper meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hesper?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 39%
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  • Projected: 31%
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