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Independent School vs. Huntley Project Elementary K-6

Should you attend Independent School or Huntley Project Elementary K-6? 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
Independent School
2907 Roundup Road
Billings, MT 59105
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Huntley Project Elementary K-6
1477 Ash Street
Worden, MT 59088
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Independent School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Huntley Project Elementary K-6 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 38% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
299 students
427 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independent School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Huntley Project Elementary K-6 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independent School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Huntley Project Elementary K-6.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independent School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Huntley Project Elementary K-6 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independent School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#330 out of 696 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
#445 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MT)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independent School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independent School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 5% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Independent School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Huntley Project Elementary K-6 by grade.
Pre-K Students
8
6
Kindergarten Students
34
54
Grade 1 Students
34
62
Grade 2 Students
42
58
Grade 3 Students
46
66
Grade 4 Students
50
63
Grade 5 Students
44
59
Grade 6 Students
41
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools 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 Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independent Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Huntley Project Elementary K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independent 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 Black at Huntley Project Elementary K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% White
84%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independent School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independent School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools 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
22%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independent School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independent School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independent 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 Huntley Project Elementary K-6, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntley Project K-12 Schools and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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