Elysian Middle School vs Meadowlark School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elysian Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students
Meadowlark School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
| Measure | Elysian Middle School Billings, Montana | Meadowlark School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 102 | #41 of 267 |
| National rank | #3914 of 15,369 | #10883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 148 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 67.4).
- •Meadowlark School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Elysian Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Meadowlark School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 30.4%).
- •Elysian Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.7).
- •Meadowlark School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 148.
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 Elysian Middle School better than Meadowlark School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark School ranks higher (70.6 vs 67.4 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 Elysian Middle School and Meadowlark School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elysian Middle School: 148. Meadowlark School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elysian Middle School and Meadowlark School rank in Montana?
Elysian Middle School is 15th of 102 and Meadowlark School is 41st of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).