Ben Steele Middle School vs Will James Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Steele Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students
Will James Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Ben Steele Middle School Billings, Montana | Will James Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 102 | #53 of 102 |
| National rank | #6362 of 15,369 | #7564 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 740 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Steele Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 50.5).
- •Ben Steele Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Ben Steele Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 45.7%).
- •Will James Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.5).
- •Ben Steele Middle School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 634.
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 Ben Steele Middle School better than Will James Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Steele Middle School ranks higher (55.9 vs 50.5 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 Ben Steele Middle School and Will James Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Steele Middle School: 740. Will James Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Steele Middle School and Will James Middle School rank in Montana?
Ben Steele Middle School is 38th of 102 and Will James Middle School is 53rd of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).