Elder Grove 7-8 vs Laurel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elder Grove 7-8
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
248 students
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–8
506 students
| Measure | Elder Grove 7-8 Billings, Montana | Laurel Middle School Laurel, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 102 | #82 of 102 |
| National rank | #7358 of 15,369 | #10924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 248 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Billings | Laurel |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elder Grove 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 34.7).
- •Elder Grove 7-8 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Elder Grove 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Elder Grove 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 44.9%).
- •Laurel Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.7).
- •Laurel Middle School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 248.
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 Elder Grove 7-8 better than Laurel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elder Grove 7-8 ranks higher (51.3 vs 34.7 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 Elder Grove 7-8 and Laurel Middle School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Billings and Laurel in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elder Grove 7-8: 248. Laurel Middle School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elder Grove 7-8 and Laurel Middle School rank in Montana?
Elder Grove 7-8 is 50th of 102 and Laurel Middle School is 82nd of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).