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Highland School

Q: Is Highland School a good school?

Highland School ranks 238 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

238^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Highland School is an elementary school in Billings, Montana, serving 249 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Billings Elementary School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Highland School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the Billings Elementary District average, they lag behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Poly Drive, Alkali Creek, and McKinley. Highland School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.19%), which is higher than the state average and suggests a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Additionally, Highland School's spending per student ($9,497) and student-teacher ratio (15.1) are lower than some nearby schools, which may impact its academic performance.

Over the past several years, Highland School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 89th out of 123 Montana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 238th out of 401 in the most recent 2024-2025 school year, with a current 2-star rating. While the school performs reasonably well compared to the Billings Elementary District average, it faces some challenges that may be impacting its overall academic performance and statewide ranking, such as socioeconomic factors and resource allocation.

249

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,257

Per pupil spending ?

48.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

729 Parkhill
Billings, MT 59102

(406) 281-6211

District: Billings Elementary

Students who attend Highland School usually attend:

Middle:	Lewis & Clark Middle School
High:	Billings Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

8.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 39th percentile in 2015 → 41st in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Montana avg40%

238^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 21Elementary Schools in the Billings Elementary

243^rd of 387Billings 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	43.7	238 of 401	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.4	95 of 212	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.6	159 of 332	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.5	122 of 329	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.3	108 of 356	69.7%	★★★★☆
2019	30.1	89 of 123	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.0	95 of 116	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.8	81 of 109	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	29.1	145 of 191	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	43.7	175 of 287	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.9	115 of 246	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.7	124 of 244	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.7	101 of 247	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.2	47 of 241	80.5%	★★★★☆
2009	57.9	91 of 190	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.6	91 of 194	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.6	87 of 230	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.2	38 of 234	83.8%	★★★★☆
2005	62.4	90 of 218	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	75.3	45 of 217	79.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Science32%-6 vs state

Mathematics31%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Highland School

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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
Highland School	Public	PK, KG-5	729 Parkhill	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6211	249	16	15.1	48.2%	178 (71.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.2%)	2 (0.8%)	20 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.4%)	43.7	238^th of 401 public elementary schools	40.6%		61.4	95^th of 212 public elementary schools	55.2%	143	41.2	31.3	$12,257
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
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
Rose Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	1812 19th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6219	277	17	15.9	49.1%	189 (68.2%)	9 (3.2%)	35 (12.6%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (7.2%)	55.3	181^st of 401 public elementary schools	54.9%		52.9	117^th of 212 public elementary schools	44.8%	64	45.2	40.2	$12,371
Miles Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Miles Avenue	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 281-6214	325	21	15.1	67.1%	202 (62.2%)	8 (2.5%)	47 (14.5%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.1%)	39.6	253^rd of 401 public elementary schools	36.9%					(n/a)	39.0	28.1	$13,278
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
Burlington School	Public	PK, KG-5	2135 Lewis Avenue	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6208	257	19	13.8	54.5%	182 (70.8%)	2 (0.8%)	26 (10.1%)	5 (1.9%)	18 (7.0%)	3 (1.2%)	21 (8.2%)	51.9	201^st of 401 public elementary schools	49.9%		54.2	112^th of 212 public elementary schools	47.2%	89	41.7	39.7	$12,182
Alkali Creek School	Public	PK, KG-5	681 Alkali Creek Road	Billings	59105	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6200	310	18	17.6	31.9%	234 (75.5%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (10.6%)	5 (1.6%)	13 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.4%)	60.8	151^st of 401 public elementary schools	62.3%		61.6	94^th of 212 public elementary schools	55.7%	57	49.1	41.4	$11,705
Poly Drive School	Public	PK, KG-5	2410 Poly Drive	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6217	283	17	16.7	33.9%	216 (76.3%)	3 (1.1%)	27 (9.5%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.3%)	2 (0.7%)	19 (6.7%)	71	93^rd of 401 public elementary schools	76.8%		75	60^th of 212 public elementary schools	71.7%	33	51.7	53.1	$11,940
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland School

Is Highland School a good school?

Highland School ranks 238^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Highland School?

Students at Highland School are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 8% American Indian.

What district is Highland School in?

Billings Elementary

What schools do graduates of Highland School attend?

Students who attend Highland School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis & Clark Middle School
High : Billings Senior High School

How many students attend Highland School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 249 students attended Highland School.

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