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Beartooth School vs. Sandstone School

Should you attend Beartooth School or Sandstone School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Beartooth School
1345 Elaine Street
Billings, MT 59101
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Sandstone School
1440 Nutter Blvd
Billings, MT 59101
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Beartooth School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Sandstone School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 352 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 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandstone School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
352 students
390 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beartooth School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sandstone School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beartooth School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sandstone School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beartooth School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sandstone School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beartooth School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sandstone School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#423 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#443 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beartooth School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sandstone School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
40%
(Top 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beartooth School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandstone School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beartooth School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sandstone School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Beartooth School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sandstone School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
65
57
Grade 1 Students
57
67
Grade 2 Students
52
58
Grade 3 Students
64
75
Grade 4 Students
63
64
Grade 5 Students
51
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
16%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Beartooth School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beartooth School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beartooth School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beartooth School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beartooth School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beartooth School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sandstone School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Billings Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beartooth School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sandstone School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beartooth School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sandstone School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beartooth School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sandstone School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Billings Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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