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Cottonwood School vs. Highland Park School

Should you attend Cottonwood School or Highland Park School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cottonwood School
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
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7/
10
Top 50%
Highland Park School
1207 Washington
Havre, MT 59501
Overview
Serving 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cottonwood School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Highland Park School serves 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-1
Total Students
19 students
273 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cottonwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland Park School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cottonwood School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland Park School.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cottonwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland Park School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Havre Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#210 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cottonwood School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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40-59%
(Top 50% in MT)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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≥50%
(Top 30% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cottonwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cottonwood School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highland Park School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
1
140
Grade 1 Students
3
115
Grade 2 Students
2
-
Grade 3 Students
2
-
Grade 4 Students
2
-
Grade 5 Students
5
-
Grade 7 Students
3
-
Grade 8 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
11%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cottonwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Havre Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cottonwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Havre Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
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6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cottonwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Havre Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cottonwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Havre Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
84%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cottonwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Havre Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cottonwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland Park School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Havre Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.28
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cottonwood School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland Park School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Havre Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cottonwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland Park School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Havre Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cottonwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cottonwood Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland Park School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Havre Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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