Bitterroot School vs Medicine Crow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 305 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterroot School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Medicine Crow Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Bitterroot School Billings, Montana | Medicine Crow Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 267 | #81 of 102 |
| National rank | #27274 of 50,301 | #10760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 264 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bitterroot School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 35.5).
- •Bitterroot School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Bitterroot School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 60.7%).
- •Bitterroot School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.7).
- •Medicine Crow Middle School is the larger school with 517 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 Medicine Crow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bitterroot School ranks higher (46.8 vs 35.5 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 Bitterroot School and Medicine Crow Middle School?
About 305 m in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bitterroot School: 264. Medicine Crow Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bitterroot School and Medicine Crow Middle School rank in Montana?
Bitterroot School is 157th of 267 and Medicine Crow Middle School is 81st of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).