Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Broadwater 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Broadwater School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Broadwater School's student population of 320 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Broadwater School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broadwater School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
64%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broadwater School's ranking?
Broadwater School is ranked #515 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Broadwater School often compared to?
Broadwater Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Broadwater School?
320 students attend Broadwater School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Broadwater School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadwater School?
Broadwater School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Broadwater School offer ?
Broadwater School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Broadwater School part of?
Broadwater School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Broadwater School located?
Broadwater School is located in the Central Terry neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 1 other public schools located in Central Terry.
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