Best Schools in 59101, MT
59101, MT has 41 public schools (8 high, 11 middle, 21 elementary) serving 16,141 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 59101 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 59101, MT
The top high schools in 59101, 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. Skyview High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
3. Billings Sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students
4. Laurel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
5. Fromberg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fromberg K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students
6. Plenty Coups High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plenty Coups H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students
7. Huntley Project High Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
8. Lockwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockwood K-12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
Best Middle Schools in 59101, MT
The top middle schools in 59101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elysian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elysian Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
2. Castle Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
3. Lewis & Clark Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students
4. Canyon Creek 7-8
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyon Creek Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 46 Students
5. Medicine Crow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
6. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 573 Students
7. Huntley Project 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 124 Students
8. Lockwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockwood K-12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
9. Riverside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
10. Fromberg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fromberg K-12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 20 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 59101, MT
The top elementary schools in 59101, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elysian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elysian Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
2. Highland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
3. Alkali Creek School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
4. Canyon Creek School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyon Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
5. Huntley Project Elem K-6
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Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
6. Fred W Graff School
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 278 Students
7. Blue Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students
8. Mckinley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
9. Broadwater School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
10. Lockwood Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockwood K-12 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 365 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 59101, MT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
59101, MT has a total population of 41,412 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 59101, 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 59101, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 59101, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 59101, 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 59101, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 59101, MT
How many schools are in 59101, MT?
59101, MT has 41 public schools: 8 high schools, 11 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 16,141 students in total.
How do schools in 59101 perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in 59101 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 59101 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 59101?
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: 42%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 46%
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