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Best Schools in Hot Springs, MT
Hot Springs, MT has 17 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,309 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Hot Springs meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hot Springs, MT
The top high schools in Hot Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flathead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flathead H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1626 Students
2. Charlo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlo H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
3. Polson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
4. Hot Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
5. Plains High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plains K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hot Springs, MT
The top middle schools in Hot Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kila 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kila Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 44 Students
2. Plains 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plains K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 68 Students
3. Polson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 524 Students
4. Hot Springs 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs K-12 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 22 Students
5. Dixon 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 10 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hot Springs, MT
The top elementary schools in Hot Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Plains Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plains K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 247 Students
2. Kila School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kila Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 148 Students
3. Linderman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson Elem • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 376 Students
4. Dixon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 46 Students
5. Valley View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley View Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 36 Students
6. Hot Springs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hot Springs K-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 98 Students
7. Cherry Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polson Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 273 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hot Springs, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hot Springs, MT has a total population of 1,217 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hot Springs, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hot Springs, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hot Springs, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hot Springs, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hot Springs, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hot Springs, MT
How many schools are in Hot Springs, MT?
Hot Springs, MT has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,309 students in total.
How do schools in Hot Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Hot Springs score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Hot Springs meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hot Springs?
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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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Hot Springs
3 of 3 schools in Hot Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2F: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Hot Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.