Arrowhead School vs Ben Steele Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Ben Steele Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students
| Measure | Arrowhead School Billings, Montana | Ben Steele Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 267 | #38 of 102 |
| National rank | #10923 of 50,301 | #6362 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 434 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arrowhead School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 55.9).
- •Arrowhead School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Arrowhead School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Arrowhead School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 23.8%).
- •Ben Steele Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.9).
- •Ben Steele Middle School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 434.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowhead School better than Ben Steele Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arrowhead School ranks higher (70.5 vs 55.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arrowhead School and Ben Steele Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead School: 434. Ben Steele Middle School: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead School and Ben Steele Middle School rank in Montana?
Arrowhead School is 43rd of 267 and Ben Steele Middle School is 38th of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).