Big Sky Elementary vs Will James Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sky Elementary
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Will James Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Big Sky Elementary Billings, Montana | Will James Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 267 | #53 of 102 |
| National rank | #34567 of 50,301 | #7564 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Will James Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 36.1).
- •Will James Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Will James Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Will James Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 59.2%).
- •Big Sky Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •Will James Middle School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 373.
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 Big Sky Elementary better than Will James Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Will James Middle School ranks higher (50.5 vs 36.1 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 Big Sky Elementary and Will James Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sky Elementary: 373. Will James Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sky Elementary and Will James Middle School rank in Montana?
Big Sky Elementary is 202nd of 267 and Will James Middle School is 53rd of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).