Poly Drive School vs Will James Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Montana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poly Drive School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Will James Middle School
Billings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Poly Drive School Billings, Montana | Will James Middle School Billings, Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 267 | #53 of 102 |
| National rank | #20080 of 50,301 | #7564 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| city | Billings | Billings |
| state | Montana | Montana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poly Drive School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 50.5).
- •Poly Drive School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Poly Drive School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Poly Drive School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 45.7%).
- •Will James Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.7).
- •Will James Middle School is the larger school with 634 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 Poly Drive School better than Will James Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Poly Drive School ranks higher (57.3 vs 50.5 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 Poly Drive School and Will James Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Billings and Billings in Montana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poly Drive School: 283. Will James Middle School: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poly Drive School and Will James Middle School rank in Montana?
Poly Drive School is 100th of 267 and Will James Middle School is 53rd of 102 among elementary schools in Montana on the 2025 Success Index (US).