Independent School vs Pioneer School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 3.9 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
Pioneer School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
73 students
| Measure | Independent School Billings, Montana | Pioneer School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 267 | #134 of 267 |
| National rank | #14724 of 50,301 | #24700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 272 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24.5% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 50.7).
- •Independent School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Independent School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Pioneer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 31.3%).
- •Pioneer School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.3).
- •Independent School is the larger school with 272 students compared with 73.
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 Pioneer School?
On the Success Index (US), Independent School ranks higher (65.1 vs 50.7 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 Independent School and Pioneer School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independent School: 272. Pioneer School: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independent School and Pioneer School rank in Montana?
Independent School is 65th of 267 and Pioneer School is 134th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).