Lockwood Intermediate vs Pioneer School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Montana, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lockwood Intermediate
Lockwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
321 students
Pioneer School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
73 students
| Measure | Lockwood Intermediate Lockwood, Montana | Pioneer School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 267 | #134 of 267 |
| National rank | #39866 of 50,301 | #24700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 321 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 24.5% |
| city | Lockwood | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 27.9).
- •Lockwood Intermediate does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24.5%).
- •Pioneer School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 35%).
- •Pioneer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Pioneer School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.3).
- •Lockwood Intermediate is the larger school with 321 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 Lockwood Intermediate better than Pioneer School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer School ranks higher (50.7 vs 27.9 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 Lockwood Intermediate and Pioneer School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Lockwood and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lockwood Intermediate: 321. Pioneer School: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lockwood Intermediate and Pioneer School rank in Montana?
Lockwood Intermediate is 232nd of 267 and Pioneer School is 134th of 267 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).