Broadwater School vs Sunnyside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 283 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
Sunnyside School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
396 students
| Measure | Broadwater School Billings, Montana | Sunnyside School Great Falls, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 267 | #164 of 267 |
| National rank | #36166 of 50,301 | #28353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 400 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| city | Billings | Great Falls |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 33.6).
- •Sunnyside School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Sunnyside School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Broadwater School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 78.5%).
- •Sunnyside School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.7).
- •Broadwater School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 396.
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 Sunnyside School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside School ranks higher (45.4 vs 33.6 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 Sunnyside School?
About 283 km in a straight line, between Billings and Great Falls in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broadwater School: 400. Sunnyside School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broadwater School and Sunnyside School rank in Montana?
Broadwater School is 210th of 267 and Sunnyside School is 164th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).