Best Schools in 59044, MT
59044, MT has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,542 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 59044 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 59044, MT
The top high schools in 59044, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Billings West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2269 Students
2. Billings Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students
3. Joliet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
4. Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
Best Middle Schools in 59044, MT
The top middle schools in 59044, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joliet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
2. Canyon Creek 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyon Creek Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 46 Students
3. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 573 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 59044, MT
The top elementary schools in 59044, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canyon Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyon Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
2. Fred W Graff School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 278 Students
3. Joliet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joliet Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 175 Students
4. South School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 165 Students
5. West School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 256 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 59044, MT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
59044, MT has a total population of 12,259 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 59044, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 59044, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 59044, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 59044, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 59044, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 59044, MT
How many schools are in 59044, MT?
59044, MT has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,542 students in total.
How do schools in 59044 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 59044 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 59044 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 59044?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 37%
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