Middle Schools in Billings Elementary

The Billings Elementary school district in Montana is home to 6 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. These schools vary in their academic performance, with Ben Steele Middle School standing out as the top performer, ranking 52nd out of 187 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Riverside Middle School and Medicine Crow Middle School are among the lowest-ranked in the district, with proficiency rates below 25% in Math, Reading, and Science.

The demographic composition of these middle schools also varies, with Ben Steele Middle School having the highest percentage of White students (84.34%) and Medicine Crow Middle School and Riverside Middle School having the highest percentages of Native American students (12.55% and 15.04%, respectively). These demographic differences may contribute to the performance disparities observed across the district.

Overall, the Billings Elementary district as a whole is ranked 169th out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting that there may be systemic challenges at the district level that are impacting the performance of its schools. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted strategies to support the lower-performing schools could help to narrow the achievement gaps within the district.