Summary:
The 59101 zip code area of Billings, Montana is home to 17 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Elysian School and McKinley School ranking highly and achieving strong test scores, while others, such as Ponderosa School and Newman School, struggle to meet state averages.
The data reveals significant differences in academic performance between the schools, with Elysian School and McKinley School ranking 69th and 83rd out of 332 Montana elementary schools, respectively, and Elysian Middle School ranking 43rd out of 187 Montana middle schools. These high-performing schools have impressive test scores, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in math, reading, and science. In contrast, other schools in the area, such as Ponderosa School and Newman School, struggle with proficiency rates well below the state averages.
The data also reveals a diverse student population across the schools, with varying racial/ethnic backgrounds represented. Additionally, the schools display a range of per-student spending, from $9,087 at Lockwood Middle School and Lockwood Primary to $13,147 at Morin School. The Billings Elementary district, which encompasses many of the schools in the 59101 zip code, has an overall ranking of 169 out of 300 in Montana and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
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