Beartooth School vs Bench School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beartooth School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Bench School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | Beartooth School Billings, Montana | Bench School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 267 | #215 of 267 |
| National rank | #37260 of 50,301 | #37080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.9 vs 32.2).
- •Bench School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Beartooth School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Beartooth School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 70.5%).
- •Bench School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •Beartooth School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 332.
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 Beartooth School better than Bench School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beartooth School and Bench School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beartooth School: 373. Bench School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beartooth School and Bench School rank in Montana?
Beartooth School is 216th of 267 and Bench School is 215th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).