Serving 685 students in grades 6-8, Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lewis & Clark Middle School's student population of 685 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis & Clark Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis & Clark Middle School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
74%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Lewis & Clark Middle School's ranking?
Lewis & Clark Middle School is ranked #468 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lewis & Clark Middle School often compared to?
Lewis & Clark Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Will James Middle School, Riverside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Middle School?
685 students attend Lewis & Clark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lewis & Clark Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lewis & Clark Middle School offer ?
Lewis & Clark Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lewis & Clark Middle School part of?
Lewis & Clark Middle School is part of Billings Elem School District.
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