Broadwater School vs Orchard School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwater School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Orchard School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Broadwater School Billings, Montana | Orchard School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 267 | #250 of 267 |
| National rank | #36166 of 50,301 | #47266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Broadwater School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 15.8).
- •Broadwater School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Broadwater School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Broadwater School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 76.5%).
- •Orchard School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.7).
- •Broadwater School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 340.
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 Broadwater School better than Orchard School?
On the Success Index (US), Broadwater School ranks higher (33.6 vs 15.8 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 Broadwater School and Orchard School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broadwater School: 400. Orchard School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broadwater School and Orchard School rank in Montana?
Broadwater School is 210th of 267 and Orchard School is 250th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).