Boulder School

2202 32nd Street West
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 501 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 56% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

Boulder School's student population of 501 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Boulder School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#264 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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56%
36%
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49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
5%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
87%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boulder School's ranking?
Boulder School is ranked #264 out of 707 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, Poly Drive School, Blue Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Boulder School?
501 students attend Boulder School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Boulder School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boulder School?
Boulder School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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