Middle Schools in Billings Elementary

The Billings Elementary district in Montana is home to 7 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. The data reveals stark contrasts in academic performance across these schools, with Ben Steele Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while other schools in the district struggle to meet state averages.

Ben Steele Middle School stands out as the clear academic leader, with impressive test scores that significantly exceed the district and state averages. In contrast, Riverside Middle School and Medicine Crow Middle School lag behind, with proficiency rates well below the state's. The data suggests a strong correlation between student socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with the highest-poverty schools also performing the poorest.

While Castle Rock Middle School and a few others manage to perform respectably, the majority of Billings Elementary's middle schools are rated 2 stars or below by SchoolDigger and consistently rank in the bottom half of Montana middle schools. This widespread underperformance indicates a systemic issue that the district will need to address to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.