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Miles Avenue School

Q: Is Miles Avenue School a good school?

Miles Avenue School ranks 253 rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

253^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 37% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Miles Avenue School is an elementary school serving 325 students in grades PK-5 in Billings, Montana. The school is part of the Billings Elementary School District, which is ranked 243 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Miles Avenue School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates of 38.99% in English Language Arts, 28.13% in Mathematics, and 31.82% in Science. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 92nd out of 123 Montana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 253rd out of 401 in 2024-2025, and it is currently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 67.08% in the 2024-2025 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools in the district.

When comparing Miles Avenue School to other schools in the Billings Elementary School District, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming. For example, Poly Drive School and McKinley School have significantly higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratio at Miles Avenue School could be an asset that the school can leverage to provide more personalized attention and support to its students.

325

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,278

Per pupil spending ?

67.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1601 Miles Avenue
Billings, MT 59102

(406) 281-6214

District: Billings Elementary

Students who attend Miles Avenue School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

Hispanic:

14.5%

American Indian:

13.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2011 → 37th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2011

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (33% vs 40% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg36%

Montana avg40%

253^rd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 37%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^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	39.6	253 of 401	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.1	235 of 332	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.5	271 of 329	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.4	273 of 356	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.3	92 of 123	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	25.1	153 of 191	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	33.3	203 of 287	29.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.9	157 of 246	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	50.5	148 of 244	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.1	177 of 247	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	43.1	169 of 241	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.8	129 of 190	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.4	123 of 194	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.9	165 of 230	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	46.1	146 of 234	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	25.3	185 of 218	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	38.6	144 of 217	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts39%-4 vs state

Science32%-6 vs state

Mathematics28%-9 vs state

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Schools Near Miles Avenue 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
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
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
Central Heights School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Lexington	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6209	285	19	15.4	58.2%	179 (62.8%)	1 (0.4%)	55 (19.3%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.3%)	35	276^th of 401 public elementary schools	31.2%		53.5	115^th of 212 public elementary schools	45.8%	161	35.4	21.5	$12,270
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
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-5	221 29th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6213	691	38	18.3	23.6%	547 (79.2%)	10 (1.4%)	38 (5.5%)	7 (1.0%)	38 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.2%)	81	48^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.0%					(n/a)	59.6	57.4	$10,996
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Miles Avenue School

Is Miles Avenue School a good school?

Miles Avenue School ranks 253^rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Miles Avenue School?

Students at Miles Avenue School are 62% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Miles Avenue School attend?

Students who attend Miles Avenue School usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Miles Avenue School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 325 students attended Miles Avenue School.

What district is Miles Avenue School in?

Billings Elementary

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