Lewis & Clark Middle School vs Poly Drive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students
Poly Drive School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Lewis & Clark Middle School Billings, Montana | Poly Drive School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 102 | #100 of 267 |
| National rank | #10648 of 15,369 | #20080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 741 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poly Drive School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 36.0).
- •Poly Drive School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Poly Drive School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Poly Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 60.1%).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.7).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 283.
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 Lewis & Clark Middle School better than Poly Drive School?
On the Success Index (US), Poly Drive School ranks higher (57.3 vs 36.0 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 Lewis & Clark Middle School and Poly Drive School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis & Clark Middle School: 741. Poly Drive School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis & Clark Middle School and Poly Drive School rank in Montana?
Lewis & Clark Middle School is 80th of 102 and Poly Drive School is 100th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).