Bench School vs Medicine Crow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.2 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
Medicine Crow Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Bench School Billings, Montana | Medicine Crow Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 267 | #81 of 102 |
| National rank | #37080 of 50,301 | #10760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 332 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medicine Crow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 32.2).
- •Bench School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Medicine Crow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Medicine Crow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 70.5%).
- •Bench School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Medicine Crow Middle School is the larger school with 517 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 Medicine Crow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Medicine Crow Middle School ranks higher (35.5 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 Medicine Crow Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bench School: 332. Medicine Crow Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bench School and Medicine Crow Middle School rank in Montana?
Bench School is 215th of 267 and Medicine Crow Middle School is 81st of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).