Lewis & Clark Middle School

1315 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 727 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 24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lewis & Clark Middle School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
727 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Lewis & Clark Middle 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 Lewis & Clark Middle School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#534 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lewis & Clark Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewis & Clark Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewis & Clark Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lewis & Clark Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
9%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lewis & Clark Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lewis & Clark Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lewis & Clark Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lewis & Clark Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lewis & Clark Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Lewis & Clark Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lewis & Clark Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lewis & Clark Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #534 out of 722 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lewis & Clark Middle School?
727 students attend Lewis & Clark Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lewis & Clark Middle School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis & Clark Middle School?
Lewis & Clark Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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