Bitterroot School vs Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterroot School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Independent School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
272 students
| Measure | Bitterroot School Billings, Montana | Independent School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 267 | #65 of 267 |
| National rank | #27274 of 50,301 | #14724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 264 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 46.8).
- •Independent School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Independent School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 57.2%).
- •Independent School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Independent School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 264.
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 Bitterroot School better than Independent School?
On the Success Index (US), Independent School ranks higher (65.1 vs 46.8 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 Bitterroot School and Independent School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitterroot School: 264. Independent School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitterroot School and Independent School rank in Montana?
Bitterroot School is 157th of 267 and Independent School is 65th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).