Beartooth School vs Lockwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 4.1 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
Lockwood Middle School
Lockwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Beartooth School Billings, Montana | Lockwood Middle School Lockwood, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 267 | #89 of 102 |
| National rank | #37260 of 50,301 | #12945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Billings | Lockwood |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beartooth School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 24.5).
- •Beartooth School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Beartooth School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Beartooth School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 95.5%).
- •Lockwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.8).
- •Beartooth School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 359.
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 Lockwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Beartooth School ranks higher (31.9 vs 24.5 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 Beartooth School and Lockwood Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Billings and Lockwood in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beartooth School: 373. Lockwood Middle School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beartooth School and Lockwood Middle School rank in Montana?
Beartooth School is 216th of 267 and Lockwood Middle School is 89th of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).