Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hot Springs School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hot Springs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Hot Springs School's student population of 90 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Hot Springs School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hot Springs School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Springs School's ranking?
Hot Springs School is ranked #535 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hot Springs School?
90 students attend Hot Springs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hot Springs School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hot Springs School?
Hot Springs School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hot Springs School offer ?
Hot Springs School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hot Springs School part of?
Hot Springs School is part of Hot Springs K-12 School District.
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