Bench School vs Eagle Cliffs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bench School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
Eagle Cliffs Elementary
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Bench School Billings, Montana | Eagle Cliffs Elementary Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 267 | #160 of 267 |
| National rank | #37080 of 50,301 | #27814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 332 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle Cliffs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 32.2).
- •Eagle Cliffs Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Eagle Cliffs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Eagle Cliffs Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 70.5%).
- •Bench School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.7).
- •Eagle Cliffs Elementary is the larger school with 443 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 Bench School better than Eagle Cliffs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle Cliffs Elementary ranks higher (46.1 vs 32.2 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 Bench School and Eagle Cliffs Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bench School: 332. Eagle Cliffs Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bench School and Eagle Cliffs Elementary rank in Montana?
Bench School is 215th of 267 and Eagle Cliffs Elementary is 160th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).