HILLCREST 7-8
Hillcrest 7-8 is a Title I public middle school with about 32 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Hillcrest 7-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hillcrest 7-8 is a small middle school located in Harlowton, Montana, serving students in grades seven and eight. As part of the Harlowton Public Schools district, the school functions as a community-focused learning environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The school emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere typical of small-town Montana districts, where the focus is often on personalized attention and close relationships between students, staff, and the local community.
Because the school operates within a rural district, Hillcrest 7-8 is integrated into the broader infrastructure of the Harlowton school system. The campus serves as a localized hub for young adolescents in Wheatland County, focusing on developing the foundational skills necessary for academic success and social growth. For those seeking specific information regarding current curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, or staff contact details, the district maintains a centralized website that serves as a resource for parents and community members.
For more information, contact Hillcrest 7-8 at (406) 632-4361 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Harlowton, MT 59036
(406) 632-4361
http://www.harlowton.k12.mt.us
HILLCREST 7-8 is a public Title I school in Harlowton, MT with about 32 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Total Students:
- 32
- Teachers:
- 3.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 32 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HILLCREST 7-8 is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.1%
- Female
- 59.4%
- Male
- 40.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.