Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beartooth 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beartooth School serves the east part of Billings, MT, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beartooth School's student population of 373 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Motto
Inspire, Educate, Empower
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Beartooth School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beartooth School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
13%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
7%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beartooth School's ranking?
Beartooth School is ranked #423 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Beartooth School often compared to?
Beartooth Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bitterroot School, Alkali Creek School, Sandstone School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Beartooth School?
373 students attend Beartooth School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Beartooth School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beartooth School?
Beartooth School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beartooth School offer ?
Beartooth School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beartooth School part of?
Beartooth School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Beartooth School located?
Beartooth School is located in the Heights neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 8 other public schools located in Heights.
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