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Morin School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

370^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 8% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Morin School is a small elementary school in Billings, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with just 35 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 370 out of 401 schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

Academically, Morin School is significantly underperforming compared to the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 20% of Morin students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.09%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 6.67%, far below the state average of 36.77%. The school also had a 0% proficiency rate in Science, well below the state average of 38.16%. When compared to nearby schools like McKinley School, Miles Avenue School, and Elysian School, Morin School is clearly underperforming academically.

One potential bright spot for Morin School is its small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.9 to 7.2 students per teacher over the past few years. This suggests a high level of individual attention and support for students. However, the school's high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, at 100% in the 2024-2025 and 2023-2024 school years, indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. The school also spends significantly more per student than the nearby schools, with a per-student expenditure of $13,147 in the 2018-2019 school year, which may be due to its small size and the need to provide additional resources and support for its students. Overall, Morin School faces significant challenges, but its small size and higher per-student spending may present opportunities for improvement if the school and Morin Elementary District can develop a comprehensive plan to address the academic performance issues.

Students ?

7.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,986

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8824 Pryor Road
Billings, MT 59101

(406) 259-6093

District: Morin Elementary

Students who attend Morin School usually attend:

High:

Billings Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

71.4%

White:

20.0%

Two or more races:

8.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 14th percentile in 2021 → 8th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (13% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2021

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school13%

District avg13%

Montana avg40%

370^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 8%▼ down 7 pts since 2021

From bottom 14% (2021) to bottom 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

359^th of 387Morin Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	11.1	370 of 401	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	25.0	175 of 212	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.1	279 of 332	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.1	264 of 329	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.4	305 of 356	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts20%-23 vs state

Mathematics7%-30 vs state

Science0%-38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Morin School	Public	PK, KG-6	8824 Pryor Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Morin Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 259-6093	35	5	7.0	100.0%	7 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)	11.1	370^th of 401 public elementary schools	7.7%		25	175^th of 212 public elementary schools	17.5%	195	20.0	6.7	$25,986
Blue Creek School	Public	PK, KG-6	3652 Blue Creek Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Blue Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 259-0653	145	13	11.1	2.1%	129 (89.0%)	3 (2.1%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	44.1	234^th of 401 public elementary schools	41.6%		65.1	87^th of 212 public elementary schools	59.0%	147	45.1	28.6	$9,422
Ponderosa School	Public	PK, KG-5	4188 King Avenue East	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6218	277	23	11.8	73.6%	145 (52.3%)	9 (3.2%)	52 (18.8%)	1 (0.4%)	52 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	12.7	364^th of 401 public elementary schools	9.2%		15.2	187^th of 212 public elementary schools	11.8%	177	17.3	12.1	$11,811
Newman School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 South Billings Blvd	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6215	249	20	12.2	74.7%	136 (54.6%)	6 (2.4%)	43 (17.3%)	1 (0.4%)	45 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.2%)	25.8	325^th of 401 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.8	180^th of 212 public elementary schools	15.1%	145	26.5	22.8	$12,671
Orchard School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Jackson Street	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6216	340	22	15.1	76.5%	148 (43.5%)	7 (2.1%)	76 (22.4%)	1 (0.3%)	67 (19.7%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (11.8%)	15.2	358^th of 401 public elementary schools	10.7%		29	165^th of 212 public elementary schools	22.2%	193	19.7	11.6	$12,818
Elysian School	Public	PK, KG-5	6416 Elysian Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Elysian Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4101	302	19	16.3	27.5%	241 (79.8%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.0%)	6 (2.0%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	58.6	162^nd of 401 public elementary schools	59.6%		75.6	58^th of 212 public elementary schools	72.6%	104	50.7	42.6	$11,721
Lockwood Intermediate	Public	3-5	1932 US Highway 87 E.	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Lockwood K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 248-3239	321	26	12.2	96.3%	238 (74.1%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	35.8	271^st of 401 public elementary schools	32.4%					(n/a)	33.2	28.5
Lockwood Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1932 US Highway 87 E.	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Lockwood K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 252-2776	348	28	12.4	96.0%	255 (73.3%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Broadwater School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Broadwater	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6207	400	25	16.1	65.8%	239 (59.8%)	9 (2.3%)	66 (16.5%)	2 (0.5%)	51 (12.8%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.0%)	28.5	312^th of 401 public elementary schools	22.2%					(n/a)	30.7	22.5
McKinley School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 North 31st Street	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6212	339	29	11.6	64.0%	179 (52.8%)	5 (1.5%)	41 (12.1%)	5 (1.5%)	65 (19.2%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (12.7%)	57.7	168^th of 401 public elementary schools	58.1%		80	44^th of 212 public elementary schools	79.2%	124	45.2	43.8	$12,572

Frequently Asked Questions about Morin School

How many students attend Morin School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 35 students attended Morin School.

What schools do graduates of Morin School attend?

Students who attend Morin School usually go on to attend:

High : Billings Senior High School

Is Morin School a good school?

Morin School ranks in the bottom 7.7% of Montana elementary schools.

What district is Morin School in?

Morin Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Morin School?

Students at Morin School are 71% American Indian, 20% White, 9% Two or more races.

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