Elder Grove 7-8 vs Washington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 340 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elder Grove 7-8
Billings Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
248 students
Washington Middle School
Glendive Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
246 students
| Measure | Elder Grove 7-8 Billings, Montana | Washington Middle School Glendive, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 102 | #70 of 102 |
| National rank | #7358 of 15,369 | #9308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6β8 | Grades 6β8 |
| Students | 248 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Billings | Glendive |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Elder Grove 7-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 42.4).
- β’Elder Grove 7-8 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- β’Elder Grove 7-8 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- β’Elder Grove 7-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 49.2%).
- β’Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 20.7).
- β’Elder Grove 7-8 is the larger school with 248 students compared with 246.
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 Washington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elder Grove 7-8 ranks higher (51.3 vs 42.4 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 Washington Middle School?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Billings and Glendive in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elder Grove 7-8: 248. Washington Middle School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elder Grove 7-8 and Washington Middle School rank in Montana?
Elder Grove 7-8 is 50th of 102 and Washington Middle School is 70th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).