Medicine Crow Middle School vs Pioneer School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medicine Crow Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
517 students
Pioneer School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
73 students
| Measure | Medicine Crow Middle School Billings, Montana | Pioneer School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 102 | #134 of 267 |
| National rank | #10760 of 15,369 | #24700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 517 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 4.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 24.5% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 35.5).
- •Medicine Crow Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24.5%).
- •Pioneer School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Pioneer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 60.7%).
- •Pioneer School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.7).
- •Medicine Crow Middle School is the larger school with 517 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 Medicine Crow Middle School better than Pioneer School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer School ranks higher (50.7 vs 35.5 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 Medicine Crow Middle School and Pioneer School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medicine Crow Middle School: 517. Pioneer School: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medicine Crow Middle School and Pioneer School rank in Montana?
Medicine Crow Middle School is 81st of 102 and Pioneer School is 134th of 267 among middle schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).