Independent School vs Medicine Crow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independent School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
272 students
Medicine Crow Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
| Measure | Independent School Billings, Montana | Medicine Crow Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 267 | #81 of 102 |
| National rank | #14724 of 50,301 | #10760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 35.5).
- •Independent School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Independent School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Independent School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Independent School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.7).
- •Medicine Crow Middle School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 272.
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 Independent School better than Medicine Crow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Independent School ranks higher (65.1 vs 35.5 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 Independent School and Medicine Crow Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independent School: 272. Medicine Crow Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independent School and Medicine Crow Middle School rank in Montana?
Independent School is 65th of 267 and Medicine Crow Middle School is 81st of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).