Lewis & Clark Middle School vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Montana, United States, 3.5 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
Riverside Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
436 students
| Measure | Lewis & Clark Middle School Billings, Montana | Riverside Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 102 | #87 of 102 |
| National rank | #10648 of 15,369 | #12499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 741 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 19% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 27.0).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 19%).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 68.1%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.8).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 436.
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 Riverside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks higher (36.0 vs 27.0 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 Riverside Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis & Clark Middle School: 741. Riverside Middle School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis & Clark Middle School and Riverside Middle School rank in Montana?
Lewis & Clark Middle School is 80th of 102 and Riverside Middle School is 87th of 102 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).