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Enrollment
359
Middle
DISTRICT 244 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARDIN ELEM·NCES 301331000394
Hardin Middle School
611 W 5th Street, Hardin, MT 59034 · (406) 665-6300 · Big Horn County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL359 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.1:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
359 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 125 | 35% |
| Grade 7 | 108 | 30% |
| Grade 8 | 126 | 35% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Hardin Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
16.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
4.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 16 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 4 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Hardin Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Middle School this school | 359 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Browning Middle School Browning | 368 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Ronan Middle School Ronan | 432 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Northside School Wolf Point | 158 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Poplar 5-6 School Poplar | 124 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Poplar 7-8 Poplar | 117 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among Montana middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hardin Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 4.0% | #74 of 75 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 16.0% | #75 of 78 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 359 | #31 of 227 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #4 of 46 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.2% | #13 of 46 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #7 of 78 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.8% | #4 of 24 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
359
-98 (-21%) vs 2020
+60% since 1990-91, when it was 224
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 359 | 27.9 | 12.8:1 | 100% (359) |
| 2023-24 | 370 | 29 | 12.8:1 | 100% (370) |
| 2022-23 | 404 | 31.8 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 457 | 33 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 459 | 37.3 | 12.3:1 | 100% (459) |
| 2015-16 | 446 | 30 | 14.9:1 | 100% (446) |
| 2010-11 | 367 | 29 | 12.7:1 | 68% (250) |
| 2000-01 | 408 | 26 | 15.7:1 | 59% (239) |
| 1990-91 | 224 | 15 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hardin Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (459 to 359); teachers down 25% (37.3 to 27.9).
About Hardin Middle School
Federal records list Hardin Middle School as a middle school in Hardin, Montana. The grade span is 6 through 8, and enrollment is 359 students. Average enrollment for middle schools in Montana is about 139, so this school runs 158% larger than that.
Hardin Middle School is one of the 5 schools that make up Hardin Elem (1,221 students in total).
Hardin Middle School is 79% Native American by enrollment. Other reported shares: 13% White, 4% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 35% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
With 27.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Hardin Middle School was 12.8:1. This ratio sits 1.6 above the 11.3:1 average for middle schools in Montana. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 100%. That tracks the 100% average for public schools in Big Horn County.
Big Horn County census figures show that the median household income is $58,750, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of people live in poverty. There are 16 public schools in Big Horn County, enrolling about 2,535 students in all.
The closest public school, Hardin Intermediate, is less than a tenth of a mile from Hardin Middle School. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
Hardin Middle School falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment dropped 21% from its 2020-21 level of 457. Its ratio of students to teachers was 13.8:1 in 2020-21, and 12.8:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Big Horn County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,891
Census ACS
Median income
$58,750
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
2,535 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hardin Elem
- Hardin IntermediateElementary · 290 students
- Hardin PrimaryElementary · 287 students
- Crow Agency SchoolElementary · 268 students
- Fort Smith SchoolElementary · 17 students
Other schools in Hardin
- Hardin High SchoolHigh · 515 students
- Hardin IntermediateElementary · 290 students
- Hardin PrimaryElementary · 287 students
Other Hardin Middle schools
One other US public school is named Hardin Middle. Hardin Middle School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- HARDIN MIDDLEST CHARLES, MO · 676 students
Nearby schools
- Hardin Intermediate0.0 mi · 290
- Hardin High School0.0 mi · 515
- Hardin Primary0.3 mi · 287
- Crow Agency School11.7 mi · 268
- Custer School27.3 mi · 49
- Custer High School27.3 mi · 26
Frequently asked questions
About Hardin Middle SchoolHow many students attend Hardin Middle School?
Hardin Middle School enrolls approximately 359 students in grades 06-08.
Is Hardin Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hardin Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Hardin Middle School have?
Hardin Middle School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hardin Middle School?
At Hardin Middle School, the student body is approximately 13% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Hardin Middle School?
Hardin Middle School is overseen by Hardin Elem in Big Horn County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.