Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boulder School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boulder School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Boulder School's student population of 507 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boulder School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder School's ranking?
Boulder School is ranked #253 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Boulder School often compared to?
Boulder Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowhead School, Blue Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Boulder School?
507 students attend Boulder School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Boulder School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder School?
Boulder School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boulder School offer ?
Boulder School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Boulder School part of?
Boulder School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
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