Kila School vs Meadowlark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 389 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kila School
Kila · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
142 students
Meadowlark School
Chinook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
144 students
| Measure | Kila School Kila, Montana | Meadowlark School Chinook, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 267 | #155 of 267 |
| National rank | #14651 of 50,301 | #26970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 142 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Kila | Chinook |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kila School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 47.3).
- •Kila School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Kila School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Kila School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 43.8%).
- •Meadowlark School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.8).
- •Meadowlark School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 142.
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 Kila School better than Meadowlark School?
On the Success Index (US), Kila School ranks higher (65.2 vs 47.3 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 Kila School and Meadowlark School?
About 389 km in a straight line, between Kila and Chinook in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kila School: 142. Meadowlark School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kila School and Meadowlark School rank in Montana?
Kila School is 63rd of 267 and Meadowlark School is 155th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).